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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. 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






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






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






6. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






7. Hand Cupped






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






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






10. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






13. Flat hand






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






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






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






17. Directed away from the heart






18. 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)






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






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






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






22. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






27. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






36. DO NO HARM!!!






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






38. Finger tips






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






40. Side hand






41. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






47. Bad posture habits cause






48. 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






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






50. Directed towards the heart