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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. 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






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






4. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






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






7. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






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






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






11. 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






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






13. The brain and spinal cord






14. 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






15. 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






16. Gastrocnemius and soleus






17. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






19. 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






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






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






22. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






24. PNF stands for..






25. 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






26. The brain and spinal cord






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






28. 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






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






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






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






32. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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






35. 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






36. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






37. PNF stands for..






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






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. 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