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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






6. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






10. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






15. Chinese refer to centering as






16. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






20. Side hand






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






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






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. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






26. French for skim or flow






27. Flat hand






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






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






30. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






41. Finger tips






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






43. 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)






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






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






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






47. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






48. Directed away from the heart






49. DO NO HARM!!!






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