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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






4. Bad posture habits cause






5. 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






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






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






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






9. Flat hand






10. Side hand






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






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






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






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






15. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






20. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






23. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






28. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






32. Finger tips






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






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






35. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






39. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






41. 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






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






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






44. Chinese refer to centering as






45. Soft Fist






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






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






48. 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)






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






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