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Relaxation Therapies

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






6. Gastrocnemius and soleus






7. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






9. 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






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






11. 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






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






24. 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






25. 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






26. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






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






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






31. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






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






40. PNF stands for..






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. The brain and spinal cord






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






44. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






45. PNF stands for..






46. The brain and spinal cord






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






48. 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






49. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






50. 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