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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






7. 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)






8. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






11. Flat hand






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






13. Hand Cupped






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






15. Chinese refer to centering as






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






17. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. Directed towards the heart






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






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






28. Mechanical - machine - Manual






29. Directed away from the heart






30. Soft Fist






31. Finger tips






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Side hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






44. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






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







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