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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. French for skim or flow






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






11. Hand Cupped






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






13. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






16. Finger tips






17. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






19. Soft Fist






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






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






22. Directed towards the heart






23. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






29. Side hand






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






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






32. Bad posture habits cause






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






34. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






37. 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






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






39. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






41. DO NO HARM!!!






42. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue