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Relaxation Therapies

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






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






6. PNF stands for..






7. 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






8. 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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






18. 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






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






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






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






22. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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. Reduction of activity as a result of an antagonistic stimulation






26. The brain and spinal cord






27. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






28. PNF stands for..






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






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






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






32. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






34. 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






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






36. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






39. 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






40. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






41. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






42. 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






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






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






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






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. 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






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






49. 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






50. 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