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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






14. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






18. Flat hand






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






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






21. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






27. Finger tips






28. Soft Fist






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






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






31. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






35. Side hand






36. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






38. Bad posture habits cause






39. 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






40. DO NO HARM!!!






41. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






45. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






46. 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






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






48. Directed towards the heart






49. 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)






50. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand