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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. Directed towards the heart






4. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






10. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






15. Bad posture habits cause






16. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






33. Side hand






34. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






35. French for skim or flow






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






37. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






38. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






43. Flat hand






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






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






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






47. DO NO HARM!!!






48. 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






49. 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)






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