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Relaxation Therapies

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






2. 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






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






4. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






5. The brain and spinal cord






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






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. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






11. 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






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






13. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






14. 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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






22. 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






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






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






25. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






28. 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






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






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






31. 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






32. PNF stands for..






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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. 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






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






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






42. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






43. 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






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






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






46. 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






47. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






49. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






50. The brain and spinal cord