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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






5. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






9. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






10. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Directed away from the heart






19. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






21. Side hand






22. 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






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






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






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






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






27. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






32. Chinese refer to centering as






33. French for skim or flow






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






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






36. Finger tips






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






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






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






40. 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)






41. Soft Fist






42. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






45. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






48. Hand Cupped






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






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