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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. DO NO HARM!!!






9. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Directed towards the heart






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






21. Chinese refer to centering as






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






23. Side hand






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






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






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






27. Flat hand






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






29. French for skim or flow






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






31. Soft Fist






32. 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






33. Finger tips






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






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






36. Mechanical - machine - Manual






37. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






39. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






43. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






45. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






50. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling