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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. 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)






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






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






4. Side hand






5. Bad posture habits cause






6. 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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Hand Cupped






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






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






20. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Soft Fist






29. Mechanical - machine - Manual






30. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






35. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






39. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






43. Flat hand






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






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






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






47. Chinese refer to centering as






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






49. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






50. French for skim or flow