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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






11. Directed towards the heart






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






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






14. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






19. Flat hand






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






21. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






23. Side hand






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






25. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






28. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Directed away from the heart






36. 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)






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






38. Hand Cupped






39. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






42. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. Chinese refer to centering as