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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Finger tips






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






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






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






6. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






18. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






22. 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






23. Directed towards the heart






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






25. Hand Cupped






26. French for skim or flow






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






28. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






30. Soft Fist






31. Directed away from the heart






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






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






34. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






37. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






49. DO NO HARM!!!






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