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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






4. Directed away from the heart






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






6. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






10. Directed towards the heart






11. Hand Cupped






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






13. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






14. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Soft Fist






22. Finger tips






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






24. 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






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






26. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Side hand






34. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






37. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






38. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






44. Mechanical - machine - Manual






45. 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)






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






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






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






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






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