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MT Terms VII
T - Z
Term | Description |
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Tendon Organs | Structures found in the tendon and musculotendinous junction that responds to tension at the tendon |
Tonic Vibration Reflex | Reflex that tones a muscle with stimulation through vibration methods at the tendon |
Traction | Gentle pull on the joint capsule to increase the joint space |
Transference | The personalization of the professional relationship by the client |
Trauma | Physical injury caused by violent or disruptive action, toxic substances, or psychic injury resulting from a severe long-or short-term emotional shock |
Trigger Point | An area of local nerve facilitation; pressure on the trigger point results in hypertonicity of a muscle bundle and referred pain patterns. Muscle fibers in this area have gone through injury and have not completely healed and when touched present moderate |