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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Directed towards the heart






3. Finger tips






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






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






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






7. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






10. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






13. 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






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






15. Flat hand






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






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






18. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






22. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






27. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Directed away from the heart






38. Side hand






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






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






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






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






43. French for skim or flow






44. Soft Fist






45. 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)






46. Chinese refer to centering as






47. Hand Cupped






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






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






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