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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






2. Directed towards the heart






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






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






5. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






9. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






16. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






19. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






23. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Soft Fist






33. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






34. Chinese refer to centering as






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






36. Directed away from the heart






37. Side hand






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






39. 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






40. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






44. DO NO HARM!!!






45. 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






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






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






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. Flat hand






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