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






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






4. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






10. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






13. French for skim or flow






14. 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






15. Flat hand






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






17. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






23. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






27. Hand Cupped






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






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. Side hand






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






32. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






34. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






36. Chinese refer to centering as






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






38. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






43. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






46. Finger tips






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






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






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






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