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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






5. Mechanical - machine - Manual






6. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






11. 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)






12. Flat hand






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






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






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






16. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






18. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Side hand






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Hand Cupped






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






34. 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






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






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






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






38. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






39. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Chinese refer to centering as






48. French for skim or flow






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






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