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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






8. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






11. Soft Fist






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






13. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






16. Side hand






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






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






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






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






21. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






22. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






27. Chinese refer to centering as






28. Bad posture habits cause






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






30. Finger tips






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






32. 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)






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






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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






42. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






45. Hand Cupped






46. 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






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






48. Flat hand






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






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