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Relaxation Therapies

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






2. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






3. Gastrocnemius and soleus






4. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






5. PNF stands for..






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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. The brain and spinal cord






12. 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






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






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






15. 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






16. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






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






19. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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






22. 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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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






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. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






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






32. The brain and spinal cord






33. 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






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






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. PNF stands for..