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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. Directed towards the heart






13. Bad posture habits cause






14. Soft Fist






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. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






22. DO NO HARM!!!






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






24. Directed away from the heart






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






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






27. Side hand






28. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






33. Chinese refer to centering as






34. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






38. Flat hand






39. Hand Cupped






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






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






42. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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