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Relaxation Therapies
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Subject
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health-and-fitness
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The brain and spinal cord
reflexology
CNS
Face and Neck
isometric contraction
2. Extensors of lumbar spine - thoracic spine-pectorals and thoracic flexibility
alexander technique
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
Efferent system
Spine
3. Reduction of activity as a result of an antagonistic stimulation
autogenic inhibition
concentric contraction
swedish massage
inhibition
4. Geared towards restoring normal or at least functional movement. it helps evaluate normal movement and recognize and correct abnormal movement
autogenic training
physical therapy
lower legs
Shoulders
5. Alternate tensing and relaxing of respiratory - forehead - eye and vocalizing muscles to induce physical and mental relaxation
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
swedish massage
peripheral nervous system
isometric contraction
6. Muscular effort which does not result in joint movement; the force does not move the resistance
stimulus
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
isometric contraction
inhibition
7. Alternate tensing and relaxing of respiratory - forehead - eye and vocalizing muscles to induce physical and mental relaxation
isometric contraction
relaxation response/shada
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
upper legs and hips
8. Process by which we are aware of our internal or external env
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
perception
Efferent system
reflexology
9. Hamstrings - extensors of lumbar spine - quadriceps - hip flexors - hip abductors - internal rotators
afferent system
upper legs and hips
lower legs
sports massage
10. Proper alignment of head on spine to correct physical misalignments - attitudes and behaviors
hydrotherapy
alexander technique
sensory
Shoulders
11. Process by which we are aware of our internal or external env
inhibition
hydrotherapy
relaxation response/shada
perception
12. Extensors of lumbar spine - thoracic spine-pectorals and thoracic flexibility
relaxation response/shada
hydrotherapy
inhibition
Spine
13. Involuntary response of contraction in a muscle stimulated by stretch of that muscle
Face and Neck
Efferent system
stretch reflex
autogenic training
14. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles
Spine
afferent system
isometric contraction
Efferent system
15. 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
relaxation response/shada
myotherapy
autogenic inhibition
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
16. 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
stretch reflex
tai chi
autogenic inhibition
Efferent system
17. Relaxation of a muscle caused by a strong sustained stretch of the muscle itself
Spine
autogenic inhibition
concentric contraction
upper legs and hips
18. 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
hydrotherapy
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
physical therapy
sports massage
19. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation
tai chi
Face and Neck
hydrotherapy
sensory
20. Pectorals and intercostals - forearm flexors - hand and finger flexors - upper arms
upper legs and hips
upper legs and hips
concentric contraction
Shoulders
21. 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
swedish massage
lower legs
Shoulders
reflexology
22. 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
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
myotherapy
stimulus
upper legs and hips
23. 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
hydrotherapy
lower legs
perception
Efferent system
24. 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
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
autogenic inhibition
lower legs
tai chi
25. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation
relaxation response/shada
myotherapy
sensory
afferent system
26. PNF stands for..
CNS
perception
Efferent system
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
27. 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
Spine
stimulus
relaxation response/shada
stretch reflex
28. 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
lower legs
sports massage
Efferent system
stimulus
29. 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
Spine
autogenic training
reflexology
Shoulders
30. Reduction of activity as a result of an antagonistic stimulation
isometric contraction
perception
physical therapy
inhibition
31. The brain and spinal cord
isometric contraction
CNS
relaxation response/shada
autogenic training
32. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius
Face and Neck
hydrotherapy
physical therapy
concentric contraction
33. Gastrocnemius and soleus
stretch reflex
lower legs
sports massage
hydrotherapy
34. Muscular effort that results in joint movement - due to the shortening of contracting muscle tissue
Efferent system
physical therapy
concentric contraction
sensory
35. Nerve fibers which carry info (impulses) to the central nervous system
Shoulders
concentric contraction
inhibition
afferent system
36. Geared towards restoring normal or at least functional movement. it helps evaluate normal movement and recognize and correct abnormal movement
physical therapy
autogenic training
swedish massage
inhibition
37. Relaxation of a muscle caused by a strong sustained stretch of the muscle itself
alexander technique
stretch reflex
peripheral nervous system
autogenic inhibition
38. 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
autogenic inhibition
Face and Neck
swedish massage
stimulus
39. Involuntary response of contraction in a muscle stimulated by stretch of that muscle
myotherapy
perception
stretch reflex
perception
40. Nerve fibers which carry info (impulses) to the central nervous system
afferent system
stretch reflex
tai chi
inhibition
41. Muscular effort that results in joint movement - due to the shortening of contracting muscle tissue
relaxation response/shada
isometric contraction
concentric contraction
Face and Neck
42. Abrupt change in the env of excitable tissue causing changes specific to that tissue
sports massage
stimulus
myotherapy
tai chi
43. 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
autogenic inhibition
Shoulders
physical therapy
myotherapy
44. Pectorals and intercostals - forearm flexors - hand and finger flexors - upper arms
reflexology
CNS
Shoulders
relaxation response/shada
45. Muscular effort which does not result in joint movement; the force does not move the resistance
stimulus
isometric contraction
sports massage
physical therapy
46. 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
perception
inhibition
peripheral nervous system
autogenic training
47. Gastrocnemius and soleus
stretch reflex
lower legs
Efferent system
CNS
48. Proper alignment of head on spine to correct physical misalignments - attitudes and behaviors
alexander technique
swedish massage
sports massage
Spine
49. Abrupt change in the env of excitable tissue causing changes specific to that tissue
CNS
autogenic training
progressive relaxation/ jacobson
stimulus
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
hydrotherapy
physical therapy
inhibition
isometric contraction