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Componsnts of Massag
All the parts of massage
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Contact | skin to skin touch between giver and receiver of massage |
| Engagement | when givers touch and movement causes change in receiver’s tissues |
| Sensitivity | giver’s awareness of receivers physical, emotional and mental well |
| Continuity | feeling of flow achieved through an orderly sequence and smooth transitions from one part of the body to the next |
| Integration | the blending of different massage techniques into a unified whole |
| Pacing | refers to the speed of performing techniques (tempo) Choice of pace depends on desired effect. |
| Rhythm | recurring pattern of movement with specific cadence, beat, or accent |
| Pressure | the force used in applying techniques and the degree of compaction of tissues |
| Specificity | degree to which a part of the body is being addressed |
| Direction | the line on which movement is taking place –movement from/ to or relation to a specific structure |