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Relaxation Therapies

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






2. 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






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






4. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






5. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






6. 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






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






8. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






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






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






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. 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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






35. 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






36. 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






37. PNF stands for..






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






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






40. Gastrocnemius and soleus






41. 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






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






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






44. The brain and spinal cord






45. 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






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






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






48. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






49. 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






50. PNF stands for..