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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Mechanical - machine - Manual






9. Finger tips






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






11. Directed towards the heart






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






13. DO NO HARM!!!






14. Directed away from the heart






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






16. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






18. French for skim or flow






19. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






24. Side hand






25. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. 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)






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






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






36. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






42. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






46. Chinese refer to centering as






47. 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






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






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






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