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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






6. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






7. Soft Fist






8. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






13. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. 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)






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






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






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






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






24. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






28. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






29. Hand Cupped






30. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






42. Finger tips






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






44. 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






45. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






48. Bad posture habits cause






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






50. Flat hand