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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






5. DO NO HARM!!!






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. French for skim or flow






8. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






11. Flat hand






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






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






14. Directed towards the heart






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






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






17. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






22. Finger tips






23. Side hand






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






34. Hand Cupped






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






36. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






41. Chinese refer to centering as






42. 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)






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






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






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






46. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






48. Directed away from the heart






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






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