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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Finger tips






2. 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






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






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






5. Mechanical - machine - Manual






6. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






9. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






10. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






34. Soft Fist






35. Directed away from the heart






36. DO NO HARM!!!






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






38. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






42. Side hand






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






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






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






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






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






49. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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