Functional Terminology

 Sensory Receptors: Dis-ease, heat, pressure, and temperature are all early warning signals to protect tissue. These sensors can be found under the skin, on bone coverings (periosteum), in intestines and elsewhere. The Sympathetic Nervous System (fight or flight) response to discomfort is one of the systems activated, affecting blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.

 Plastic Tissue Elongation is a held sustained *PE. This will guide tissue to having a longer holding pattern for flexibility goals. Healthy balance and PERMISSION are a must. This is best done 2 days before and 2 days after hard events. Consistency is the key. This will change body balance and mechanical dis-ease patterns.….45 seconds or longer. (used to facilitate your pet’s ability to sleep in full active elongation)

 Elastic *PE is a tissue warming elongation pattern that will guide oxygenated blood to tissues. A great way to warm up and cool down after a sporting event or long walk. A short few second hold….15 - 30 second holds or dynamic PE. (used to decrease dis-ease compensation patterns before your pet’s walk)

SA: Add definitions to these terms

 Neurological Bonding Mechanism

 Parasympathetic Nervous System

 GATE Theory

 Oxygenated Blood Flow