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Classification Of Massage Movements

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Assisted - Client moves joint Therapist helps move beyond the apex






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






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






4. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






5. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






10. French for skim or flow






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






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






13. Bad posture habits cause






14. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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)






25. Side hand






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






27. Hand Cupped






28. Directed towards the heart






29. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






32. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






37. Soft Fist






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






39. 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






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






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






42. DO NO HARM!!!






43. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






47. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






49. Directed away from the heart






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