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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Flat hand






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






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






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






8. 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)






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






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






11. Side hand






12. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Soft Fist






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






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






22. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






35. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






41. Directed towards the heart






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






43. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






45. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






48. Hand Cupped






49. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






50. Chinese refer to centering as