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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






3. Finger tips






4. Side hand






5. Directed towards the heart






6. Mechanical - machine - Manual






7. 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






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






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






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






11. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






19. Soft Fist






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






21. 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






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






23. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






24. DO NO HARM!!!






25. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






30. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






33. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






38. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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