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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Mechanical - machine - Manual






5. French for skim or flow






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






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






8. 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






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






10. Finger tips






11. Flat hand






12. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






16. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






20. 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)






21. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






25. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






30. Side hand






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Soft Fist






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






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






38. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






39. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






42. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






48. Directed towards the heart






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






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