Which phrase best describes neuromuscular dissociation?
a. Loosening taut muscles when touched by another person
b. Contracting and consciously releasing different muscle groups
c. Relaxing while someone is applying pressure against a tendon or large muscle
d. Relaxing the rest of the body while one group of muscles is strongly contracted
ANS: D
Neuromuscular dissociation helps the woman learn to relax her body, even when one group of muscles is strongly contracted. Loosening taut muscles when touched by another person describes touch relaxation. Contracting and consciously releasing different muscle groups refers to progressive relaxation. Relaxing while someone is applying pressure against a tendon or large muscle describes sacral pressure.
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