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






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The brain and spinal cord






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






18. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






20. 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






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






22. The brain and spinal cord






23. 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






24. 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






25. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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






28. 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






29. 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






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






31. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






34. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






36. Gastrocnemius and soleus






37. PNF stands for..






38. 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






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






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






41. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






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






50. 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