Effects
An effect involving the body's energy
What is energetic effect?
A reflex that prevents overstretching and determines muscle tone.
What is a stretch reflex?
A nervous system response, encouraging the coordination and synchronizing of body rhythms.
What is entrainment?
An effect that usually lasts a few days.
What is a short-term effect?
A reflex that forces the skeletal muscles to contract.
What is a somatic reflext?
An enzyme that ensures there is enough ATP for muscle contraction.
What is creatine kinase (CK)>
An effect that is the result of manipulation of the client’s tissue.
What is a mechanical effect?
Through Golgi tendon organs stimulation, this reflex prevents muscles from being overstretch at the attachment sites.
What is a tendon reflex?
The synchronized, wave-like movement in the large intestines.
What is peristalsis?
An indirect effect to the body’s nervous system which stimulates the sensory receptors and sedation.
What is a reflexive effect?