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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






3. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






8. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






13. Chinese refer to centering as






14. Soft Fist






15. Flat hand






16. 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






17. Hand Cupped






18. Bad posture habits cause






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






20. 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






21. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






27. Directed towards the heart






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. Directed away from the heart






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






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






32. Side hand






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






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






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






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






37. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






38. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






40. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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