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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






6. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






8. Directed towards the heart






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






10. 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






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






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






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






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






15. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






18. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






21. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






23. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






25. Side hand






26. Soft Fist






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






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






29. Flat hand






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






31. French for skim or flow






32. DO NO HARM!!!






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






34. Hand Cupped






35. Finger tips






36. 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)






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






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






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






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






41. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Directed away from the heart