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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. DO NO HARM!!!






2. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. Hand Cupped






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






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






12. 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






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






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






15. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






16. Bad posture habits cause






17. Chinese refer to centering as






18. Directed away from the heart






19. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






24. French for skim or flow






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






26. Side hand






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






28. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






29. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






33. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Flat hand






42. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Finger tips






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