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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






19. Finger tips






20. Flat hand






21. Side hand






22. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






26. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






32. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






33. Chinese refer to centering as






34. DO NO HARM!!!






35. Soft Fist






36. 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






37. Hand Cupped






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






39. Directed towards the heart






40. Directed away from the heart






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






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






43. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






48. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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







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