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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. 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






3. Bad posture habits cause






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






5. 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)






6. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






11. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






30. Finger tips






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






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






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






34. Soft Fist






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






36. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






42. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






44. Directed away from the heart






45. Side hand






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






47. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






50. Hand Cupped