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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Finger tips






3. Flat hand






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






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






6. 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)






7. Hand Cupped






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






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






10. Chinese refer to centering as






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Side hand






19. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






20. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






24. Directed towards the heart






25. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






30. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






34. Directed away from the heart






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






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






37. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






40. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






44. French for skim or flow






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






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






47. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






50. 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