Chpt 10 Classification Of Massage Movements Flashcards
What kind of method is vibration technique?
Oscillating method
What are the five techniques considered to be a part of percussive/topament methods?
Tapping, cupping, slapping, hacking, beating
Technique that shifts one layer of tissue over or against another
Shearing
Deep friction softens
Amorpheus ground substance
This technique is classified as a torsion method
Fulling
What determines the depth of a stroke?
Density of tissue, intention, and condition of tissue
Grasping entire muscle, lifting slightly and shaking quickly across its axis
Jostling
Push and release movement applied to client’s body either in side to side or up and down motion. Consider the most relaxing and soothing of all techniques.
Rocking
Lightest most superficial of percussion techniques using fingertips and only percussive technique used on the face.
Tapping
Great technique for beginning and ending sessions helps client become more receptive to practitioner, can provide closure to the session, and can be used if client has an emotional release or reacts with pain.
Static touch / stationary touch
Prolonged vibration will have what kind of effect on the client?
Anesthetizing effect
Bodywork style that uses extensive shaking and rocking to locate and release tension
Trager
To engage the tissue is to also _____ the tissue.
Sense
