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






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






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






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






6. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






17. Finger tips






18. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






21. Directed towards the heart






22. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






26. Flat hand






27. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






30. Mechanical - machine - Manual






31. French for skim or flow






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






33. Soft Fist






34. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






35. 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






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






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






38. Directed away from the heart






39. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






44. Side hand






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






46. 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)






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






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






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






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