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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Bad posture habits cause






2. Directed towards the heart






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






4. Side hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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)






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






23. Directed away from the heart






24. Flat hand






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






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






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






28. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






30. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






31. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






32. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Soft Fist






44. Finger tips






45. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






49. Hand Cupped






50. DO NO HARM!!!






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