Chapter 10 Flashcards
T/F - Fulling is a type of kneading massage movement
True
T/F - Gentle massage movements are applied in a quick rhythm and are stimulating
False
T/F - Effleurage movements include chucking, rolling, and wringing.
False
T/F - Centrifugal massage movements are directed away from the heart
True
T/F - Usually a therapeutic full-body massage takes about two hours.
False
T/F - Gliding lifts, squeezes, and presses the tissues.
False
T/F - Over large body surfaces, such as the limbs, back, chest, and abdomen, the gliding movement is performed with the fingers or thumbs.
False
T/F - Fulling is a kneading technique in which the practitioner attempts to grasp the tissue and gently lift and spread it out.
True
T/F - Cross-fiber or transverse friction is a preferred technique for rehabilitation of fibrous tissue injuries.
True
T/F - Jostling allows for the release of tension by gently shaking a body part so that the flesh flops around the bone.
False
percussion movements are:
hacking - tapping - beating - slapping - cupping
a type of kneading movement
fulling
not a friction movement
aura stroking
Control results of massage - therapist must regulate intensity, pressure, speed, length, direction &
duration
movement indicated for thick tissues or fleshy parts
heavy
Active movement is in what category of massage
joint movement
continuous trembling or shaking movement
vibration
primary communication tool of massage
touch
used when calming, anesthetizing, or stimulating effects desired
deep pressure
helps reduce adhesions and stretch muscle
kneading
only skin picked up and rolled
skin rolling
performed with thumb over a small area or the palm of one or both hands over a large area
superficial friction
movement intended to produce heat and stretch and soften the fascia
circular friction
preferred technique for rehab of fibrous tissue
cross fiber/transverse friction
rhythmic pressing movements directed into muscle tissue by either the hand or fingers
compression
compression that is rhythmical pumping action directed into the muscle perpendicular to the underlying bone
Palmer
rapid back & forth movement with the hands in which flesh is shaken and rolled around the axis of the body part
rolling
back & forth movement in which both hands are placed a short distance apart on either side of the limb and work in opposing directions
wringing
involves the flesh being grasped firmly in one or both hands and moved up and down along the bone
chucking
bodywork using shaking & rocking extensively to locate and release tension
Trager
involves grasping entire muscle, lifting it slightly away from its position and shaking it quickly across its axis
jostling
push and release movement applied to client’s body
rocking
most soothing and relaxing of all massage manipulations
rocking
effect experienced when vibrations are applied for prolonged period of time
anesthetizing
used over delicate areas such as face
tapping
like vibration, encourages relaxation and local circulation
hacking
end feel that results in bone on bone contact suck as teh extension of the elbow is termed ……. end feel
hard
active range of motion
movements where client moves the limb or joint without intervention from the practitioner
lightest most superficial of percussion techniques
Tapping
movement using rhythmical glancing contact with body using flat surface of palms
slapping
heaviest & deepest form of percussion done over denser areas of the body
beating
technique used by respiratory therapists to help break up lung congestion
cupping
rapid striking movement that can be done with one or both hands
hacking
Massage movements directed toward the heart are known as
centripetal
