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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






5. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






11. Bad posture habits cause






12. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






16. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. French for skim or flow






24. Hand Cupped






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






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






27. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






34. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. DO NO HARM!!!






44. Side hand






45. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






48. Soft Fist






49. 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)






50. Directed towards the heart