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Relaxation Therapies

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Gastrocnemius and soleus






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






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






10. 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






11. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






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






13. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






14. Neck extensors - lower jaw - upper trapezius






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






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






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






18. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles






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






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






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






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






23. Gastrocnemius and soleus






24. 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






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






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






27. 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






28. The brain and spinal cord






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






30. Of or pertaining to the senses of sensation






31. PNF stands for..






32. 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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. The brain and spinal cord






50. Nerve fibers which carry impulses to muscles