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CHAPTER 10
Classification of Massage Movements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 is called…? | Torsion |
| Light __________ methods are used to help apply lubricants evenly, warms the tissues, and introduce the client to deeper techniques, feel pleasurable, and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous response. | Gliding |
| Which of the following is an example of an internal force that causes soft tissue structures to deform Muscle | Muscle tension |
| It would be appropriate to apply beating to which part of the body | Glutes/ Buttock |
| A _______ movement is accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one or both hands moving it up and down along the bone CHuck | Chucking |
| Which type of method creates a rapid, rhythmic contact with the client's body by the therapist's hands held in various formations? _ methods initially stimulate and then relax the tissues, warm the muscles, and stimulate the nervous system | Percussive |
| When applied with _________ pressure tends to be smooth and relaxing Part of the arm | Forearms |
| Which part of the body should a practitioner use to apply gliding movements over the faces | Fingers |
| The benefits of __________ methods include stimulating the production of synovial fluid to lubricate the joints,stimulating lymph and blood flow in the area. Joint | Joint movement |
| Which of the following is a benefit of deep friction movement | To soften adhesions and fibrosis, especially in muscle tissue and fascia. |
| Which of the following is a shearing method of massage | Superficial friction |
| Holding is one of the ________ methods of massage | Static |
| When performing skin rolling the superficial tissue is lifted away from the muscles and other deeper tissues using ___________ | Thumbs and fingers |
| Slapping and hacking are what types of methods of massage | Percussion |
| When a client wants a relaxing massage the rhythm should be | Steady and slightly slower than the client's pace |