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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Soft Fist






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






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






10. French for skim or flow






11. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






13. Flat hand






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






15. Mechanical - machine - Manual






16. 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)






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






18. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. Directed away from the heart






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. Finger tips






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






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






31. Side hand






32. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






34. Hand Cupped






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Directed towards the heart






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






46. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






47. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






50. Chinese refer to centering as