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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






8. Directed towards the heart






9. More downward force movement is slower. Stretch and broadening tissue






10. Flat hand






11. French for skim or flow






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






13. Bad posture habits cause






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






15. Is an abrupt restriction to a joint movement due to pain






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






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






18. 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






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






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






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






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






23. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






28. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






34. Side hand






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






36. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






41. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






44. Soft Fist






45. DO NO HARM!!!






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






47. Chinese refer to centering as






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






49. Finger tips






50. 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