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Relaxation Therapies

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






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. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






11. 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






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






13. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






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






16. 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






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






18. PNF stands for..






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






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






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






22. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






23. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






25. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






39. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






41. 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






42. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






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






46. 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






47. Gastrocnemius and soleus






48. PNF stands for..






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






50. Gastrocnemius and soleus