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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






3. Soft Fist






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






11. French for skim or flow






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






13. Flat hand






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






15. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. DO NO HARM!!!






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






28. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






30. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






31. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






38. Side hand






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






40. Hand Cupped






41. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






44. Directed away from the heart






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Finger tips






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