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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Finger tips






5. Side hand






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






7. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






11. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






13. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Hand Cupped






23. 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)






24. Chinese refer to centering as






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






26. DO NO HARM!!!






27. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






38. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






43. Directed away from the heart






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






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






46. Directed towards the heart






47. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






50. Soft Fist