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reciprocal inhibition

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reciprocal inhibition [ri′sip·rə·kəl ‚in·ə′bish·ən]
(physiology)
In muscular movement, the simultaneous relaxation of one muscle and the contraction of its antagonist.
(psychology)
The modification of a behavioral pattern by the conditioning of responses that are incompatible with the response to be eliminated.


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