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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. DO NO HARM!!!






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. Soft Fist






5. French for skim or flow






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






7. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






9. 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






10. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






12. 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






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






14. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Bad posture habits cause






24. Side hand






25. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






30. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Directed away from the heart






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






45. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






49. Finger tips






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