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Relaxation Therapies

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1. 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






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






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






4. 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






5. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






7. 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






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






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






10. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






11. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






13. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






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






17. PNF stands for..






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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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






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






27. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






28. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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. 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






31. 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






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






33. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






49. The brain and spinal cord






50. 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






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