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Relaxation Therapies

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






2. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






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






6. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






8. 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






9. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






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






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






14. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






16. Gastrocnemius and soleus






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






24. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






26. The brain and spinal cord






27. 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






28. PNF stands for..






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






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






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






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






33. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. 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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






50. 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