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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Hand Cupped






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






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






4. 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)






5. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






15. Side hand






16. French for skim or flow






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






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






19. DO NO HARM!!!






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






21. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






22. 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






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






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






25. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






27. Soft Fist






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






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






30. Flat hand






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






40. Bad posture habits cause






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






42. Chinese refer to centering as






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






44. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






47. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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