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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Directed away from the heart






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






3. 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






4. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






8. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






14. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






20. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






21. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Side hand






30. Finger tips






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






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






33. 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






34. Chinese refer to centering as






35. French for skim or flow






36. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






40. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






43. Flat hand






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






45. DO NO HARM!!!






46. 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)






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






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






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






50. Directed towards the heart