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PubMed1990

Active muscular relaxation techniques. Part II: Clinical application.

Both muscular and articular factors play a significant role in the functional pathology of the motor system. Concepts of muscle imbalance, altered movement patterns, and the relationship between joint and muscle dysfunction are explained. Chiropractic rehabilitation involves treatment of muscles, joints and the nervous system. The sequential timing of adjustments, muscle relaxation, stretching and strengthening techniques are discussed. The importance of re-educating abnormal sensory-motor pathways is also emphasized.

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PubMed1989

Active muscular relaxation techniques. Part I. Basic principles and methods.

New treatment methods are being incorporated into chiropractic care. These methods include muscular relaxation techniques which have their origins in physical medicine and osteopathic approaches developed in the late 1940s. They involve active participation by the patient and are, therefore, ideal introductions into self-care and rehabilitation. These active muscular relaxation techniques are complimentary to chiropractic adjustments. This article describes three different methods used to relax hypertonic musculature. The different types of muscle hypertonicity are described. These active procedures are compared to other passive methods such as spray and stretch and massage.

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