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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. 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)






2. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






4. Mechanical - machine - Manual






5. Directed towards the heart






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






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






9. 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






10. Soft Fist






11. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






15. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






18. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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






24. Hand Cupped






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






26. Side hand






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






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






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. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






35. Finger tips






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






37. Flat hand






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






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






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






41. DO NO HARM!!!






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






43. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






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






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