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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. 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






2. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Directed towards the heart






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






13. DO NO HARM!!!






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






15. 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)






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






17. Bad posture habits cause






18. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






21. Soft Fist






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






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






24. Chinese refer to centering as






25. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






28. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






30. Directed away from the heart






31. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Finger tips






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. Side hand






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






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






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






50. French for skim or flow