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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Bad posture habits cause






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






6. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






11. 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






12. 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)






13. Mechanical - machine - Manual






14. DO NO HARM!!!






15. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






20. Directed away from the heart






21. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






25. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






29. Soft Fist






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






31. Side hand






32. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






38. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






42. French for skim or flow






43. Hand Cupped






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






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






46. 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






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






48. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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