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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Side hand






2. DO NO HARM!!!






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






4. Directed away from the heart






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






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






7. Directed towards the heart






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






9. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






12. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






15. Chinese refer to centering as






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






17. Finger tips






18. Bad posture habits cause






19. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






24. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






34. French for skim or flow






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






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






37. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






41. 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)






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






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






44. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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