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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Side hand






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






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






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






6. 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






7. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






9. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






14. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






19. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






39. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






40. Flat hand






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






42. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






43. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






47. DO NO HARM!!!






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






49. Chinese refer to centering as






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