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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Finger tips






2. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






6. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






8. Side hand






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Soft Fist






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






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






16. French for skim or flow






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






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






19. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Hand Cupped






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






28. Chinese refer to centering as






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






30. 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






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






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






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






34. 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)






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






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






37. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






41. Directed away from the heart






42. Flat hand






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






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






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






46. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






50. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue