Chapter 16

Question 0

Shiatsu

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The application of pressure on acupuncture points found throughout the body to balance the body’s energy flow and to promote health. It originated as a form of physical therapy in Japan

Question 1

Rolling

Answer 1

Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back and forth movement

Question 2

Slapping

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Massage movement in which the wrists are kept flexible so that the palms come in contact with the skin light, firm, and rapid strokes one hand follows the other with each slapping stroke, the flesh is lifted slightly

Question 3

Tapotement

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Also known as percussion movements consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements

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Vibration

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In massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement

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Wringing

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Vigorous movement in which the hands placed a little distance apart on both sides of the clients arm and leg, working downward apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction

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Acupressure

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Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body (acupressure points) to release muscle tension, restore balance , and stimulate chi (chee) (life force energy)

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Chucking

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Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position

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Dr. Jacquet Movement

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Beneficial for oily skin it helps move sebum out of the follicles and up to the skins surface by kneading

Question 9

Effleurage

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Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner

Question 10

Foot reflexology

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The technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body. Reflexology is also performed on the hands and ears

Question 11

Friction

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Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under a underlying structure. Chucking, rolling, and wringing are variations of friction

Question 12

Fulling

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Form of pétrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out. Used mainly for massaging on the arms

Question 13

Hacking

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Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage.

Question 14

Manual lymph drainage

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Abbreviated MLD gentle rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery for pre and post op care

Question 15

Massage

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Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain

Question 16

Pétrissage

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Kneading movement that simulates the underlying tissues performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure