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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






8. Hand Cupped






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






10. French for skim or flow






11. Directed towards the heart






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






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






14. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






19. Flat hand






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






29. Side hand






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






31. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






34. Finger tips






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






36. 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)






37. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






41. DO NO HARM!!!






42. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Bad posture habits cause






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