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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






2. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






7. Directed away from the heart






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






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






10. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






13. 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






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






15. Chinese refer to centering as






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






17. Finger tips






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






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






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






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






22. 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)






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






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






25. French for skim or flow






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






27. Flat hand






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






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






30. Side hand






31. Hand Cupped






32. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






46. Directed towards the heart






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






48. Mechanical - machine - Manual






49. DO NO HARM!!!






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