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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






5. 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)






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






7. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






12. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






13. Chinese refer to centering as






14. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Finger tips






22. 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






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






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






25. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






27. French for skim or flow






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






29. Directed towards the heart






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






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






32. Flat hand






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






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






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






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






37. Side hand






38. Hand Cupped






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






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






41. 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






42. Directed away from the heart






43. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






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






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