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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






5. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






9. Flat hand






10. Soft Fist






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






12. Bad posture habits cause






13. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






17. Side hand






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






19. Finger tips






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






21. Directed away from the heart






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






23. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






26. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. DO NO HARM!!!






35. 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)






36. 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






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






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






39. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






50. 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