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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Directed towards the heart






2. French for skim or flow






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






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






5. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






13. 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






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






15. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






18. Finger tips






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






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






21. 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)






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






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






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






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






26. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






29. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






32. Mechanical - machine - Manual






33. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






35. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Directed away from the heart






44. Soft Fist






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






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






47. Side hand






48. Bad posture habits cause






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






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