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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Directed towards the heart






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






21. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






27. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






29. 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)






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






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






32. Bad posture habits cause






33. Flat hand






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






35. 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






36. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






38. Side hand






39. Finger tips






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






41. Directed away from the heart






42. Soft Fist






43. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






49. Hand Cupped






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