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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






5. French for skim or flow






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






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. 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)






11. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






15. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






18. Side hand






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






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






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






22. Chinese refer to centering as






23. Directed away from the heart






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






25. DO NO HARM!!!






26. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






29. Soft Fist






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






31. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






40. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






43. Finger tips






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






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






46. Flat hand






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






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






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






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