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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






5. Bad posture habits cause






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






7. Flat hand






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






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






10. 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)






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






12. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






15. 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






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






17. French for skim or flow






18. Chinese refer to centering as






19. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






23. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






25. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






32. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Finger tips






41. Side hand






42. Directed towards the heart






43. Soft Fist






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






45. 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






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






47. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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