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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






6. Mechanical - machine - Manual






7. Soft Fist






8. Directed away from the heart






9. Flat hand






10. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






13. Finger tips






14. French for skim or flow






15. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. DO NO HARM!!!






28. 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






29. 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)






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






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






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






33. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Directed towards the heart






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






42. Side hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






50. Chinese refer to centering as