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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






4. Directed towards the heart






5. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. French for skim or flow






14. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






17. Soft Fist






18. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






21. Directed away from the heart






22. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






25. Side hand






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






27. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






34. Bad posture habits cause






35. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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)






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






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






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