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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. 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






2. 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






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






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






5. Soft Fist






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






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






8. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






10. 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)






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






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






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. Directed towards the heart






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






17. Side hand






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






19. Flat hand






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






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






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






23. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






26. Hand Cupped






27. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Chinese refer to centering as






36. DO NO HARM!!!






37. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






43. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






45. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






46. French for skim or flow






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






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






49. Bad posture habits cause






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