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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. Directed away from the heart






4. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






6. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






18. Hand Cupped






19. Finger tips






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






21. Soft Fist






22. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






23. French for skim or flow






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






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






26. Side hand






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






28. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






31. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






32. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






46. Directed towards the heart






47. 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)






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






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






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