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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






13. Side hand






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






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






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






17. Directed towards the heart






18. Finger tips






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






20. 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)






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






22. Bad posture habits cause






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






24. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






28. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






33. French for skim or flow






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






35. Soft Fist






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






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






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






39. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






43. Hand Cupped






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






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






46. Directed away from the heart






47. Flat hand






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






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






50. 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