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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Finger tips






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






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






12. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






13. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Hand Cupped






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






22. Directed towards the heart






23. 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)






24. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






25. Directed away from the heart






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






27. DO NO HARM!!!






28. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. French for skim or flow






38. Side hand






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






40. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






41. Mechanical - machine - Manual






42. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. Bad posture habits cause