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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Hand Cupped






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






11. Flat hand






12. Mechanical - machine - Manual






13. Directed away from the heart






14. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






15. Side hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






27. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






29. Chinese refer to centering as






30. 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






31. 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






32. Finger tips






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






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






35. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






37. Bad posture habits cause






38. French for skim or flow






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






45. Directed towards the heart






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






47. Soft Fist






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






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






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