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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Friction technique:Directed downward force-rhythmically used movement of fluid and release tension.






2. The observation of body postures in relation to safe and efficient movement in daily living activites.






3. Mechanical - machine - Manual






4. A. Hostile or aggressive b. Erotic or Sexual c. Appropriate/Therapeutic 1) Mechanical: with the intent of an outcome 2) Expressive: hug - empathy - console






5. Friction technique:used to broaden and separate and align tissue.






6. Connection to environment and the client - Temperature - sound - smell - lighting - completing the circuit






7. Latin/Greek;Massa; - Latin;Masso;- Greek Both mean to touch - handle - squeeze - or knead






8. The systematic application of specific touch techniques - using hands - fingers - or other devices to elicit a desired physical - physiological - or emotional response.






9. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






10. Kneading technique - French- lift - massage - squeezing the tissue






11. Kneading technique- lift and spread the muscles with thenar eminence(lifting and spreading)






12. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






13. A) Clean and Sanitary b) Hands thoroughly washed c) Nails short and smooth d) Maintain comfortable temp e) No massage after a full meal (it can be done but avoid abdomen area) f) Never deep stroke away from the heart g) Don't work so hard you fatigue






14. Is a cushioned limiataion where soft tissue prevents further movement - such as knee flexion






15. Is the change in the quality of the feeling as the end of a movement is achived






16. A. Remain loose & relaxed - (joints flexed) b. Stay behind the stroke c. Use gravity (mother nature do the work) d. Keep body square e. Triangle principle (Good foundation)






17. Massage technique:Movements in one direction over entire body with hands just above the client's body. Effects energy.






18. Assisted - Client moves joint Therapist helps move beyond the apex






19. 1. Intention 2. Emotion - Keep it in check as a therapist.






20. Flat hand






21. Passive - client lays relaxed are.O.M. (range of motion)






22. 1. Archer - Lunge 2. Horse - straddle






23. Used to reduce adhesions as well as stretch and flush muscle tissue.






24. Moving two layers against one another to separate tissue and break down adhesions(scar tissue)






25. Finger tips






26. Massage technique:Movement from the center out with light pressure with fingertips to stimulate or sedate nerves. Can be used opening or closing.






27. Friction technique: Rapid movement back and forth. Used to relax. Stimulate nerve sensation






28. Friction technique:longitudinal friction - movement of muscle tissue in same direction of muscle fibers. Moving fluid and stretching muscles Man masturbating is chucking






29. Chinese refer to centering as






30. A. Cultural Influences - where people come from matter B. Age C. Gender D. Lifestyle (Experience - such as abuse) E. Spiritual F. Massage- making contact without movement G. Classification






31. Hand Cupped






32. French for skim or flow






33. 1. Physical - point approximately 2; below your navel is your center 2. Psychological - self-assured and emotionally stable (Focused)






34. First and last contact the practitioner has with the client






35. Friction technique:Movement of tissue along its axis - encourage relaxation (play dough)






36. Bad posture habits cause






37. Side hand






38. Friction technique:like Indian burn. Back and forth movement with hands close together. Warm and separate tissue.






39. Directed towards the heart






40. Kneading technique - Gentle lift the skin between finger and thumb. Push with finger pull with thumb to loosen fascia and improve movement.






41. Oscillating - Orbital - Thumper(finger tips) various depth and pressure






42. 1. Superficial or Deep - Depth 2. Light or Heavy - Pressure 3. Gentle or Vigorous - Speed






43. 1. Grinding Corn 2. The wheel 3. Advance and retreat..






44. DO NO HARM!!!






45. Soft Fist






46. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






47. Long - light strokes - mostly used at beginning or end of work. Good for warming area - stimulating venous flow and induce relaxation.






48. Resistive - client apply movement and therapist resist movement PNF Stretch.






49. Friction technique:used to induce relaxation. Exactly gentle shake for tissue to let go.






50. A. Technique b. Duration(time) c. Speed d. Force(Pressure) e. Direction