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Relaxation Therapies
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health-and-fitness
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation
peripheral nervous system
sensory
stimulus
stretch reflex
2. The theory of body zone is fundamental. it is believed that each of ten zones terminates in of your toes - and each organ - gland - bone or muscle in a particular zone has it reflex point in the corresponding zone of the foot - hand and arch. by mass
Shoulders
sports massage
Spine
reflexology
3. The theory of body zone is fundamental. it is believed that each of ten zones terminates in of your toes - and each organ - gland - bone or muscle in a particular zone has it reflex point in the corresponding zone of the foot - hand and arch. by mass
CNS
relaxation response/shada
reflexology
alexander technique
4. Hamstrings - extensors of lumbar spine - quadriceps - hip flexors - hip abductors - internal rotators
lower legs
perception
inhibition
upper legs and hips
5. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius
Face and Neck
concentric contraction
stimulus
afferent system
6. Muscular effort that results in joint movement - due to the shortening of contracting muscle tissue
concentric contraction
swedish massage
physical therapy
Spine
7. A serious of stylized movements to improve balance - timing and coordination. slow - continuous movement is used with the spine as the vertical axis and center of gravity in the lower abdomen
autogenic inhibition
tai chi
lower legs
alexander technique
8. Extensors of lumbar spine - thoracic spine-pectorals and thoracic flexibility
physical therapy
sensory
CNS
Spine
9. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles
autogenic training
upper legs and hips
Efferent system
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
10. Relaxation of a muscle caused by a strong sustained stretch of the muscle itself
alexander technique
autogenic inhibition
perception
autogenic training
11. The network of nerves going to and from the brain; includes afferent and efferent
CNS
Face and Neck
autogenic inhibition
peripheral nervous system
12. Passive expectancy with closed eyes of sensations of heaviness and warmth of limbs - heartbeat - respiration and abdominal warmth and coolness of the forehead for inducing relaxation and an altered state of consciousness in order to recondition the a
autogenic training
perception
tai chi
swedish massage
13. Hamstrings - extensors of lumbar spine - quadriceps - hip flexors - hip abductors - internal rotators
lower legs
upper legs and hips
Spine
alexander technique
14. PNF stands for..
physical therapy
isometric contraction
sensory
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
15. Process by which we are aware of our internal or external env
perception
stretch reflex
relaxation response/shada
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
16. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius
peripheral nervous system
Efferent system
hydrotherapy
Face and Neck
17. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation
autogenic inhibition
sensory
autogenic training
perception
18. Nerve fibers which carry info (impulses) to the central nervous system
concentric contraction
afferent system
stimulus
tai chi
19. Gastrocnemius and soleus
lower legs
myotherapy
hydrotherapy
concentric contraction
20. Mental - auditory or visual fixation - an attitude of passive expectancy - a relaxed posture - and a quiet environment with optional eye closure are used to induce a relaxed state with the responses of parasympathetic nervous system dominance
relaxation response/shada
CNS
myotherapy
reflexology
21. Apply pressure to a sensitive trigger point buried in the muscles of the back - neck - chest - buttocks - arms - legs - face and feet by using their fingers - knuckles - elbows. this technique as the power to bring relief from the aches and pains cau
sensory
CNS
myotherapy
hydrotherapy
22. Proper alignment of head on spine to correct physical misalignments - attitudes and behaviors
autogenic training
alexander technique
isometric contraction
Spine
23. Developed in Eastern bloc countries as a way for athletes to block out the pain of physical competition. Therapists use some of the specific techniques that a regular massage therapist may not use
reflexology
concentric contraction
sports massage
alexander technique
24. The brain and spinal cord
CNS
Spine
alexander technique
peripheral nervous system
25. Geared towards restoring normal or at least functional movement. it helps evaluate normal movement and recognize and correct abnormal movement
Efferent system
physical therapy
sensory
stretch reflex
26. Process by which we are aware of our internal or external env
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
inhibition
perception
sports massage
27. Involuntary response of contraction in a muscle stimulated by stretch of that muscle
Spine
physical therapy
stretch reflex
afferent system
28. Nerve fibers which carry info (impulses) to the central nervous system
afferent system
sports massage
tai chi
isometric contraction
29. Originally developed primarily as a medical treatment - emphasizes several basic strokes applied to the soft tissues of the body - often quite vigorously. Therapists endeavor to threat the mind and spirit as well as the body in their work
sensory
Face and Neck
Shoulders
swedish massage
30. Abrupt change in the env of excitable tissue causing changes specific to that tissue
Face and Neck
stimulus
hydrotherapy
upper legs and hips
31. Relaxation of a muscle caused by a strong sustained stretch of the muscle itself
reflexology
swedish massage
sports massage
autogenic inhibition
32. Geared towards restoring normal or at least functional movement. it helps evaluate normal movement and recognize and correct abnormal movement
physical therapy
stretch reflex
peripheral nervous system
myotherapy
33. Mental - auditory or visual fixation - an attitude of passive expectancy - a relaxed posture - and a quiet environment with optional eye closure are used to induce a relaxed state with the responses of parasympathetic nervous system dominance
stimulus
Shoulders
myotherapy
relaxation response/shada
34. Involuntary response of contraction in a muscle stimulated by stretch of that muscle
autogenic training
stretch reflex
relaxation response/shada
hydrotherapy
35. Extensors of lumbar spine - thoracic spine-pectorals and thoracic flexibility
peripheral nervous system
lower legs
tai chi
Spine
36. Proper alignment of head on spine to correct physical misalignments - attitudes and behaviors
alexander technique
Efferent system
autogenic inhibition
afferent system
37. Abrupt change in the env of excitable tissue causing changes specific to that tissue
stimulus
peripheral nervous system
Face and Neck
CNS
38. Apply pressure to a sensitive trigger point buried in the muscles of the back - neck - chest - buttocks - arms - legs - face and feet by using their fingers - knuckles - elbows. this technique as the power to bring relief from the aches and pains cau
stimulus
myotherapy
hydrotherapy
Spine
39. Is uses the power of water - hot or cold - bubbly or still to sooth - invigorate - or stimulate. It's really very much like a massage - only water
relaxation response/shada
afferent system
CNS
hydrotherapy
40. Reduction of activity as a result of an antagonistic stimulation
concentric contraction
autogenic inhibition
physical therapy
inhibition
41. A serious of stylized movements to improve balance - timing and coordination. slow - continuous movement is used with the spine as the vertical axis and center of gravity in the lower abdomen
swedish massage
stimulus
tai chi
Spine
42. Muscular effort that results in joint movement - due to the shortening of contracting muscle tissue
autogenic inhibition
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
concentric contraction
hydrotherapy
43. Originally developed primarily as a medical treatment - emphasizes several basic strokes applied to the soft tissues of the body - often quite vigorously. Therapists endeavor to threat the mind and spirit as well as the body in their work
swedish massage
CNS
physical therapy
hydrotherapy
44. Alternate tensing and relaxing of respiratory - forehead - eye and vocalizing muscles to induce physical and mental relaxation
lower legs
afferent system
reflexology
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
45. Developed in Eastern bloc countries as a way for athletes to block out the pain of physical competition. Therapists use some of the specific techniques that a regular massage therapist may not use
sports massage
sensory
myotherapy
CNS
46. Gastrocnemius and soleus
lower legs
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
Spine
autogenic training
47. The network of nerves going to and from the brain; includes afferent and efferent
alexander technique
peripheral nervous system
reflexology
lower legs
48. The brain and spinal cord
CNS
alexander technique
Efferent system
stretch reflex
49. Muscular effort which does not result in joint movement; the force does not move the resistance
afferent system
hydrotherapy
isometric contraction
alexander technique
50. Pectorals and intercostals - forearm flexors - hand and finger flexors - upper arms
isometric contraction
Shoulders
CNS
swedish massage