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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Side hand






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






3. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






9. Hand Cupped






10. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






14. Directed towards the heart






15. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






21. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






23. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Directed away from the heart






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






35. Flat hand






36. 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)






37. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






42. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






43. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






46. 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






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






48. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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