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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. DO NO HARM!!!






2. Finger tips






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






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






5. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Directed towards the heart






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






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






16. Hand Cupped






17. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






19. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






23. Soft Fist






24. Bad posture habits cause






25. Side hand






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






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






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






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






30. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Chinese refer to centering as






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






37. 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






38. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






42. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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