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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






10. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






16. Finger tips






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






18. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Flat hand






26. Soft Fist






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






28. Chinese refer to centering as






29. French for skim or flow






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






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






32. Bad posture habits cause






33. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






35. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






37. Hand Cupped






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






49. Directed away from the heart






50. Side hand