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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






5. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






7. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






8. Directed away from the heart






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






10. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






15. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






20. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






24. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






25. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






29. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






32. Bad posture habits cause






33. Side hand






34. 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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. Soft Fist






42. 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)






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






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






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






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






47. French for skim or flow






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






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






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