reciprocal inhibition

reciprocal inhibition,

the theory in behavior therapy that, if an anxiety-producing stimulus occurs simultaneously with a response that diminishes anxiety, the stimulus may cause less anxiety. For example, deep chest or abdominal breathing and relaxation of the deep muscles appear to diminish anxiety and pain in childbirth. See also systemic desensitization.

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n muscle energy technique (MET) used to remedy joint and muscle dysfunction. This technique is used when the agonist muscles in need of stretching have experienced trauma or are other-wise painful when contracted. The stronger, antagonist muscles are manipulated instead to create a give-and-take toning effect in both the groups.

reciprocal inhibition

Psychiatry In behavior therapy, the hypothesis that if anxiety-provoking stimuli occur simultaneously with inhibition of anxiety–ie, relaxation, the link between the stimulus and the anxiety is weakened

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ciliary muscle
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orbicularis oris muscle
RI
smooth muscle
striated muscle
systematic desensitization
systemic desensitization

Over the years in treating PTSD, I have been successful using relaxation techniques and behavior modification techniques, such as reciprocal inhibition and systematic desensitization, coupled with guided imagery.

Will the U.S. Army's new resiliency training prevent mental distress? ... by London, Robert T. / Clinical Psychiatry News

Among the many theories, the most favored by dance medicine specialists is called reciprocal inhibition, says athletic trainer Megan Richardson, who works with dancers at the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries in New York City.

Improving extension by Lewis, Kristin / Dance Magazine

183; Reciprocal Inhibition is different from post-isometric relaxation in that it uses the patient''s muscle to stretch the opposing muscle.

Muscle Energy Technique by Sharon Hopkins / Food/cooking/nutrition community

receptor theory of drug action

recessive inheritance