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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Hand Cupped






2. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






3. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Finger tips






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






12. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






25. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. French for skim or flow






37. Side hand






38. Directed towards the heart






39. Directed away from the heart






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






41. Flat hand






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






43. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Mechanical - machine - Manual