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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. 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)






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






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






5. Finger tips






6. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






9. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






12. Directed away from the heart






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






14. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






15. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Directed towards the heart






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






35. French for skim or flow






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






37. Side hand






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






39. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






43. Soft Fist






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






45. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






48. Hand Cupped






49. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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