Massage Methods
The forces that deform the tissue by compressing and twisting one end of the structure in one direction while the other is held or compressed and twisted in the opposite direction are called.
What is torsion
What is an example of an internal force that causes soft tissue structures to deform?
Muscle Tension
This is a mental process of consciously holding a desired goal or outcome in mind when engaging in or performing an activity.
What is intention.
The change in the quality of the feeling a the end of a movement is achieved.
What is end feel.
What are the benefits of kneading?
What is
Enhances the fluid movement in the deeper tissues Reduces adhesions
Stretch muscle tissue and fascia
Light _____ methods are used to help apply lubricant evenly, promote relaxation, and introduce a client to deeper techniques.
What is gliding.
The change in the shape of soft tissues is the result of applying external or internal forces on those tissues
What is Soft tissue deformation.
The direction of a stroke helps determine ____
Passive Joint movements do this.
What is stretch the fibrous tissue and move the joint through its range of motion
This is a classical term for kneading.
What is Petrissage.
The _____ movement is accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one or both hands and moving it up and down along the bone.
What is Chucking.
External forces may be categorized as ____.
What is
Compressive forces or compression
Tensile forces or tension
Twisting forces or torsion
Shearing forces
Strokes away from the heart or into the tissues tend to be
What is more stimulating and energizing.
Movements in which the client actively participates by contracting the muscles involved in the movement
What are Active Joint Movements
How is pressure regulated during a massage?
The Massage Therapist must use good judgement and open communication with the client to not cross the client's "pain threshold"
Observe the client's facial expressions and body reactions and communicate with the client saying, " Would you like more, less, or the same pressure?"
This type of method creates waves and rhythms that penetrate tissues and stimulate, tonify, or sedate the nervous system or underlying organs
What is oscillating.
Compressive forces deform the tissues by ____
What is pressing perpendicularly into the tissues against the underlying bone.
Which direction of the stroke enhances venous blood and lymph circulation, reduce edema, and tends to be more relaxing and soothing?
In active range of motion movements what does the client do?
What is the client moves the limb or the joint without any intervention from the practitioner to assess any limitation in the joint movement.
The general effects of these movements are to tone the muscles, impart a healthy glow and stimulate the part being massaged.
What are percussive movements
When a client wants a relaxing massage, the rhythm should be _____
What is steady and slightly slower than the client's pace.
The soft tissues directly affected by applying therapeutic forces include ____.
What is the skin, the subcutaneous fascia, the deep fascia or myofascia and muscle, as well as the nerves, nerve endings, blood vessels and lymph associated with those soft tissues.
What are the 7 factors that influence massage strokes?
What is
1. Intention
2. Direction
3. Speed
4. Length
5. Duration
6. Rhythm
7. Pressure
Passive and active joint movements have beneficial effects on the joint and the soft tissues associated with the joint. List them
What is:
Promote relaxation of the related muscles
Warm and lubricate articulating surfaces within the joint capsule
Provide stretch to the fascia of the associated muscles
Help maintain or increase flexibility and range of motion
Stimulate fluid movement because of the movement of the muscles.
Affect the proprioceptors and mechanoreceptors in the tissues surrounding the joint
The Massage Therapist should study and have an understanding of the classification of massage movements because ___
The massage movements are the basis on which most massage modalities are built.
By understanding the effects of the various movements, the practitioner can create better routines and treatment plans to serve his or her clients.