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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Chinese refer to centering as






13. Hand Cupped






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






15. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. DO NO HARM!!!






23. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






24. Bad posture habits cause






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






26. Soft Fist






27. 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






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






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






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






31. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






33. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






37. Side hand






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






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






40. Finger tips






41. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






48. Flat hand






49. Directed towards the heart






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