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Centering is based on the concept that the body has a geographical center about this distance below the navel.
What is 2 inches
This method/movement helps reduce adhesions and stretch muscle tissue and fascia
What is Kneading/Petrissage
This is how far the stroke travels over the body
What is Excursion
This type of Effleurage/Gliding stroke does not touch the skin
What are Aura strokes
This connective tissue is found directly under the skin and superficial adipose layers
What is Superficial fascia
This is about positioning the body and using movement patterns that are most effective for accomplishing massage movements and strokes
What are Body Mechanics
This effect is experienced when vibrations are applied for a prolonged period of time
What is Anesthetizing
What is a Lack of sensation
How does Tension force deform tissue
What is by pulling the layers of tissue structure apart from one another
A back and forth movement in which both hands are placed a short distance apart on either side of the limb and work in opposing directions
What is Wringing
This suspends the organs within their cavities and wraps them in layers of connective tissue membranes
What is Visceral fascia
What is Parietal fascia
This is a hyper-irritable spot located in a taut band of skeletal muscle
It produces pain locally and in a referred pattern and often accompanies chronic musculoskeletal disorders
What is a Trigger point or Muscle Knot
This technique helps reduce adhesions and stretch muscle tissue and fascia
What is Kneading or Petrissage
How do Shearing methods deform tissue
What is by shifting different structures against each other
This is accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one or both hands and moving it up and down along the bone.
What is Chucking
This is the dense fibrous connective tissue that interpenetrates and surrounds the muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels of the body
What is Deep fascia
Being aware of good posture and body alignment will help minimize stress on the _____ system and reduce the incidence of injury
What is the Musculoskeletal System
A type of bodywork modality that uses extensive shaking and rocking to locate and release tension
What is Trager
How do Oscillation methods deform tissue
What is with the momentum created by a back and forth vibrating, rocking motion
A push and release movement that is applied to the client's body
What is Rocking
This infers working with and into the various layers of the soft tissue and sensing the integrity of the tissues
What is Engaging the Tissues
Body mechanics includes using these three things to distribute stresses throughout the body as you work
What are Breath, Posture, and Movement
This is determined by the amount of force the practitioner applies
What is Pressure
How do torsion methods deform tissue
What is by compressing and twisting the ends of the structure in opposite directions
This is grasping the entire muscle, lifting it slightly away from its portion and shaking it across the axis
What is Jostling
Practitioners should when possible, use these tools when applying deep pressure
What are Forearms and Elbows