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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






5. Bad posture habits cause






6. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






7. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






10. 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






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






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






13. Directed towards the heart






14. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






19. Side hand






20. DO NO HARM!!!






21. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






22. Hand Cupped






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






25. Flat hand






26. Mechanical - machine - Manual






27. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. French for skim or flow






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






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