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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Finger tips






2. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Flat hand






11. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






14. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






15. Chinese refer to centering as






16. Side hand






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






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






19. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






32. Soft Fist






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






34. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






38. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Bad posture habits cause






47. Directed towards the heart






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






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






50. French for skim or flow