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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Soft Fist






2. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Hand Cupped






11. Chinese refer to centering as






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






13. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






15. 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)






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






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






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






19. Finger tips






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






21. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






22. DO NO HARM!!!






23. Bad posture habits cause






24. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






28. Side hand






29. 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






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






31. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






37. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






41. 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






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






43. Flat hand






44. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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