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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






5. 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






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






7. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






9. Soft Fist






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






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






12. Finger tips






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






14. Directed away from the heart






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






16. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






17. Directed towards the heart






18. Hand Cupped






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






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






21. Flat hand






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






23. Side hand






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






25. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






28. Mechanical - machine - Manual






29. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






32. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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)






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