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






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






4. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






5. PNF stands for..






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






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






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






9. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






17. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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






26. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






28. Gastrocnemius and soleus






29. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






31. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






34. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






35. 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






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






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






38. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. 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






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






48. 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






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






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