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MT Terms VII
T - Z
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |