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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






5. French for skim or flow






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






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






8. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






10. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






13. Directed towards the heart






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






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






16. 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






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






18. Side hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






28. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






31. Soft Fist






32. 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)






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






34. Hand Cupped






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






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






37. Finger tips






38. Directed away from the heart






39. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






42. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






44. 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






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






46. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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