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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Directed away from the heart






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






3. 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






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






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






6. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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






12. Finger tips






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






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






15. Hand Cupped






16. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






21. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






26. 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)






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






28. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






31. Soft Fist






32. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






34. Directed towards the heart






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






36. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






38. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






42. Flat hand






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






44. DO NO HARM!!!






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






46. 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






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






48. Side hand






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






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