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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






6. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






7. Side hand






8. 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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Finger tips






15. Soft Fist






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






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






18. French for skim or flow






19. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






20. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






24. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






29. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Mechanical - machine - Manual






36. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






38. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






42. 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)






43. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






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