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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Directed away from the heart






2. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






6. Flat hand






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






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






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






10. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






15. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






18. 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






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






20. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






21. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






23. 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






24. Soft Fist






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






26. Side hand






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






28. French for skim or flow






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






30. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Finger tips






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






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






45. Bad posture habits cause






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






47. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






48. Hand Cupped






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






50. Chinese refer to centering as