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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






6. Side hand






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






8. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






13. 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






14. Soft Fist






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






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






17. 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






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






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






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






21. 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)






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






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






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






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






26. Flat hand






27. French for skim or flow






28. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






31. Chinese refer to centering as






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






33. Finger tips






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






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






36. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






40. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






45. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






50. Directed away from the heart