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Relaxation Therapies

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1. 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






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






3. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






4. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






7. Gastrocnemius and soleus






8. 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






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






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






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






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






13. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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






26. PNF stands for..






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






28. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






37. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






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






40. PNF stands for..






41. 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






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






43. Gastrocnemius and soleus






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






50. 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