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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Mechanical - machine - Manual






22. Flat hand






23. Chinese refer to centering as






24. Side hand






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






26. 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






27. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






36. Finger tips






37. Hand Cupped






38. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






43. Soft Fist






44. 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)






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






46. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






50. DO NO HARM!!!