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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Bad posture habits cause






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






4. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






10. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






14. Soft Fist






15. Flat hand






16. Side hand






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






18. Directed towards the heart






19. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






20. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






21. Mechanical - machine - Manual






22. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






36. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






39. Directed away from the heart






40. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






46. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






47. 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






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






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






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