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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Mechanical - machine - Manual






5. Side hand






6. Hand Cupped






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






8. French for skim or flow






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






10. Chinese refer to centering as






11. Flat hand






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






13. Directed towards the heart






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






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






16. Soft Fist






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






18. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






21. DO NO HARM!!!






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






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Directed away from the heart






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






42. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






45. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






50. Finger tips