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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Directed away from the heart






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






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






4. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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)






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






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






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






16. Finger tips






17. Bad posture habits cause






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Hand Cupped






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






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






26. Mechanical - machine - Manual






27. French for skim or flow






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






29. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Flat hand






38. 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






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






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






41. DO NO HARM!!!






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






43. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






44. Directed towards the heart






45. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






48. Side hand






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






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