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Classification Of Massage Movements

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Friction technique:used to induce relaxation. Exactly gentle shake for tissue to let go.






2. 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






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






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






6. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






9. Bad posture habits cause






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






11. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Side hand






20. DO NO HARM!!!






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






22. French for skim or flow






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






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






25. Finger tips






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






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






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






29. Mechanical - machine - Manual






30. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






34. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






36. Soft Fist






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






40. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






49. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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