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Relaxation Therapies

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1. Nerve fibers which carry info (impulses) to the central nervous system






2. Reduction of activity as a result of an antagonistic stimulation






3. Hamstrings - extensors of lumbar spine - quadriceps - hip flexors - hip abductors - internal rotators






4. Nerve fibers which carry info (impulses) to the central nervous system






5. The network of nerves going to and from the brain; includes afferent and efferent






6. 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






7. PNF stands for..






8. 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






9. The network of nerves going to and from the brain; includes afferent and efferent






10. Abrupt change in the env of excitable tissue causing changes specific to that tissue






11. Gastrocnemius and soleus






12. Muscular effort which does not result in joint movement; the force does not move the resistance






13. Geared towards restoring normal or at least functional movement. it helps evaluate normal movement and recognize and correct abnormal movement






14. Relaxation of a muscle caused by a strong sustained stretch of the muscle itself






15. PNF stands for..






16. 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






17. Extensors of lumbar spine - thoracic spine-pectorals and thoracic flexibility






18. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






19. Pectorals and intercostals - forearm flexors - hand and finger flexors - upper arms






20. 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






21. Gastrocnemius and soleus






22. Process by which we are aware of our internal or external env






23. Proper alignment of head on spine to correct physical misalignments - attitudes and behaviors






24. The brain and spinal cord






25. 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






26. 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






27. Alternate tensing and relaxing of respiratory - forehead - eye and vocalizing muscles to induce physical and mental relaxation






28. Proper alignment of head on spine to correct physical misalignments - attitudes and behaviors






29. Muscular effort which does not result in joint movement; the force does not move the resistance






30. 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






31. 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






32. 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






33. Muscular effort that results in joint movement - due to the shortening of contracting muscle tissue






34. Involuntary response of contraction in a muscle stimulated by stretch of that muscle






35. 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






36. Hamstrings - extensors of lumbar spine - quadriceps - hip flexors - hip abductors - internal rotators






37. Pectorals and intercostals - forearm flexors - hand and finger flexors - upper arms






38. 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






39. Geared towards restoring normal or at least functional movement. it helps evaluate normal movement and recognize and correct abnormal movement






40. Relaxation of a muscle caused by a strong sustained stretch of the muscle itself






41. The brain and spinal cord






42. Involuntary response of contraction in a muscle stimulated by stretch of that muscle






43. Extensors of lumbar spine - thoracic spine-pectorals and thoracic flexibility






44. Alternate tensing and relaxing of respiratory - forehead - eye and vocalizing muscles to induce physical and mental relaxation






45. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






46. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






47. 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






48. Process by which we are aware of our internal or external env






49. Reduction of activity as a result of an antagonistic stimulation






50. Abrupt change in the env of excitable tissue causing changes specific to that tissue