Basic Techniques I
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What is Stroking?
1- Superficial or deep gliding of the hand over the skin, ideal for beginning the massage and applying cream.
2 - Compression and twisting of muscle tissues to eliminate toxins and promote relaxation.
1- Superficial or deep gliding of the hand over the skin, ideal for beginning the massage and applying cream.
What is the English word for "deslizamiento"?
Gliding
Choose the correct answer. What is Wrist rotation?
1- Gentle traction applied to each finger.
2-Technique to release joint tension.
3- Gentle circular movements of the joint
3- Gentle circular movements of the joint.
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What is the English word for "muñeca"?
1- Joint
2- wrist
3- stretching
4- pressure
5- release
2- wrist
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What is Friction?
1-Rapid oscillatory movement that helps relax the nervous system and muscles.
2-Light, rhythmic tapping movements.
3- Small, deep movements—usually circular—to work on knots or tension points.
3- Small, deep movements—usually circular—to work on knots or tension points.
What is the English word for "nudos o puntos de tensión"?
knots.
Choose the correct answer. What is Finger stretching?
1- Using the thumb to press specific points on the palm.
2- Gentle traction applied to each finger.
3- Technique to release joint tension.
2- Gentle traction applied to each finger.
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What is the English word for "estiramiento"?
1- Joint
2- wrist
3- stretching
4- pressure
5- release
3- stretching
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What is Compression?
1-Rapid oscillatory movement that helps relax the nervous system and muscles.
2- Sustained or intermittent pressure applied to a specific area.
3- A technique used on the forearm, grasping the muscle tissue with the fingers in a pinching shape while sliding toward the wrist.
2- Sustained or intermittent pressure applied to a specific area.
What is the English word for "golpeteo o golpecitos"?
Tapping movements.
Choose the correct answer. What is Mobilization?
1- Technique to release joint tension.
2- Gentle circular movements of the joint.
3- Using the thumb to press specific points on the palm.
1- Technique to release joint tension.
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What is the English word for "liberar, relajar"?
1- Joint
2- wrist
3- stretching
4- pressure
5- release
5- release
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What is Kneading?
1- Compression and twisting of muscle tissues to eliminate toxins and promote relaxation.
2- Light, rhythmic tapping movements
3- A technique used on the forearm, grasping the muscle tissue with the fingers in a pinching shape while sliding toward the wrist.
1- Compression and twisting of muscle tissues to eliminate toxins and promote relaxation.
What is the English word for "torsión o torcimiento"?
twisting.
Choose the correct answer. What is Palmar Pressure?
1- Gentle traction applied to each finger.
2- Using the thumb to press specific points on the palm.
3-Technique to release joint tension.
2- Using the thumb to press specific points on the palm.
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What is the English word for "articulación"?
1- Joint
2- wrist
3- stretching
4- pressure
5- release
1- Joint
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What is Sliding pinch?
1-Rapid oscillatory movement that helps relax the nervous system and muscles.
2- Sustained or intermittent pressure applied to a specific area
3- A technique used on the forearm, grasping the muscle tissue with the fingers in a pinching shape while sliding toward the wrist.
3- A technique used on the forearm, grasping the muscle tissue with the fingers in a pinching shape while sliding toward the wrist.
What is the English word for "tejido"?
Tissue.
What are the 4 specific hand movements?
Wrist rotation.
Finger stretching.
Palmar pressure.
Mobilization.
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What is the English word for "presión"?
1- Joint
2- wrist
3- stretching
4- pressure
5- release
4- pressure