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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






5. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






10. Side hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






26. Directed away from the heart






27. 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)






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






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






30. Soft Fist






31. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






33. Directed towards the heart






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






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






36. Finger tips






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






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






39. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






43. Chinese refer to centering as






44. Hand Cupped






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






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






47. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






49. DO NO HARM!!!






50. Flat hand