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






3. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






4. PNF stands for..






5. 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






6. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. The brain and spinal cord






13. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. 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






21. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






23. The brain and spinal cord






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






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






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






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






28. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






30. PNF stands for..






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






38. Gastrocnemius and soleus






39. 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






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






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






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






43. 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






44. 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






45. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






47. 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






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






49. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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