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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






12. Flat hand






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






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






15. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






25. Mechanical - machine - Manual






26. 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)






27. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






31. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






34. French for skim or flow






35. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






38. 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






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






40. Finger tips






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






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






43. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






46. Hand Cupped






47. Bad posture habits cause






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






49. Soft Fist






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