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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Bad posture habits cause






2. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






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






8. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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)






19. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






20. Chinese refer to centering as






21. 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






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






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






24. French for skim or flow






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






26. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Hand Cupped






35. Directed away from the heart






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






37. Side hand






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






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






40. DO NO HARM!!!






41. Directed towards the heart






42. 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






43. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






47. Finger tips






48. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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