Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises Research Articles

Effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the vital signs and fatigue in kidney transplant patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Multiple effective nursing interventions are needed to manage deviations from normal vital signs and fatigue experienced by kidney transplant patients. In this study, we investigated the effect of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on vital signs and fatigue in kidney transplant patients. We conducted a randomized controlled experimental study with 52 patients (intervention = 26, control = 26) who underwent kidney transplantation at a university hospital in Turkey and met the inclusion criteria. The "Descriptive Characteristics Form", "Vital Signs Monitoring Form", and "Fatigue Severity Scale" were used to record data on the patients. Then, the patients in the intervention group (baseline assessment) were trained to perform PMR exercises, asked to practice, and followed up (first follow-up). Patients were recommended to perform PMR exercises for 20min every day for four weeks. The second follow-up in the second week after discharge and the third follow-up at the end of the fourth week were performed in the outpatient clinic. We found that the pulse rate, body temperature, and arterial blood pressure decreased over time and oxygen saturation increased in the patients of the intervention group. The PMR exercises decreased fatigue in these patients. The arterial blood pressure and oxygen saturation values differed significantly across different time points among the patients in the control group. The difference in the scores of fatigue severity between the pre-follow-up and the third follow-up in the control group was not significant. PMR exercises were found to be an effective nursing intervention in regulating vital signs and reducing fatigue in renal transplant patients.

The effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercise applied to lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on dyspnea, pain and sleep quality: A randomized controlled trial

PurposeThe aim of the present study is the analysis of how progressive muscle relaxation exercise affects dyspnea, pain and sleep quality in patients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy. MethodsSeventy-four patients diagnosed with lung cancer were included in this randomized controlled study. A total of 16 sessions of progressive muscle relaxation exercises were applied to the patients in the intervention group for a duration of 30 min, 2 days a week for 8 weeks. Patient Information Form, Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (MRC dyspnea scale), Pitssburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Visual Analog Scale- Pain (VAS-P) were used to collect data. ResultsSocio-demographic and disease characteristics were found to be similar in control and intervention groups. Final scores indicated significant differences between the experimental and control groups in all variables. The experimental group showed significantly more favorable results in dyspnea (p < 0.001), pain (p < 0.003) and sleep (p < 0.001) symptoms. When the effect size values (Cohen's d) of these findings were analyzed, PMR exercise was found to have a moderate effect on mean VAS-P scores (0.548) and a large effect on mean MRC dyspnea scale (1.073) and PSQI (0.970) scores. These results indicated significant differences in pre and post intervention mean scores. ConclusionProgressive muscle relaxation exercise applied to lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy was found to be effective in reducing dyspnea and pain severity and improving sleep quality.Clinical trial registration at ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT04978805

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise on Premenstrual Syndrome among Adolescent Girls in Selected Higher Secondary School , Silvassa, Dadra Nagar Haveli

INTRODUCTION: Women are smart and savvy. Striving to live up to their potentials, they are curious about the world they live in and want to make a difference. But adolescent is a period they struggle with the issues of menstruation. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise on Premenstrual Syndrome among adolescent girls. DESIGN: A quantitative approach using quasi experimental pre-test post-test design with control group. PARTICIPANTS: 100 adolescent girls with moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome was selected using Non probability purposive sampling technique in Government Higher Secondary School at Silvassa. INTERVENTION: Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise was given for a period of 15-20 minutes once a day for 28 days. TOOL: self administered modified Stainer and Wilkins PMS diagnostic criteria were used to assess the level of PMS. RESULTS: Analysis using Paired‘t’ test found significant. CONCLUSION: The findings of the study revealed that Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise helps in decreasing premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls.

A randomized controlled trial of effects of sleep hygiene training and progressive muscle relaxation training in children with ADHD

ObjectSleep problems often accompany ADHD and negatively affect ADHD symptoms, however, there are not enough intervention studies on sleep interventions in children with ADHD. The present study investigated the effects of sleep hygiene training (SH) and progressive muscle relaxation exercises (PMR) in children with ADHD. Method: 57 children aged 6–12 years with ADHD were randomly assigned to the SH and SH + PMR groups and completed the intervention consisting of group training and eight weeks of telephone interviews. The effects of both intervenitons were evaluated via parent, child and clinician report scales and neuropsychological tests. Results: Both interventions resulted in significant positive changes in child sleep, ADHD symptoms, functioning, neuropsychological tests and parental sleep quality. Significant differences were found between the interventions in selective attention, peer problems and anxiety scores in favor of the SH + PMR group. Conclusion: SH may have positive effects on various clinical parameters as well as sleep problems in children with ADHD. Addition of PMR to SH may lead to further improvements in anxiety, peer problems and selective attention. SH and PMR may be a useful tool in the clinical management of children with ADHD with sleep problems.

Effect of mHealth-based relaxation program on stress coping and anxiety levels in mothers of children with cancer: A randomized controlled study

ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the effects of a mHealth-based relaxation program on anxiety and stress coping levels in mothers of children with cancer. MethodsThis randomized controlled, single-blind, parallel-group trial was conducted in the pediatric hematology-oncology unit of a university hospital. The study was completed by 50 mothers (intervention group: n = 25; control group: n = 25). The mothers in the intervention group participated in a mHealth-based relaxation program for eight weeks (including progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and the four-leaf clover of mindfulness). Videos of the relaxation program were sent to mothers’ WhatsApp accounts. The mothers in the control group received routine care. The State-Trait Anxiety and Stress Coping Scales were administered during the first and eighth weeks. The registration number of this study on ClinicalTrials.gov is NCT05807295. ResultsMothers who participated in the relaxation program had lower anxiety levels and higher stress-coping scores than those in the control group (p < 0.05). ConclusionProgressive muscle relaxation exercises, guided imagery, and cognitive-based therapeutic approaches were effective in reducing mothers’ anxiety and stress coping. Practice implicationsPediatric oncology nurses can apply mHealth-based relaxation programs to support caregivers, particularly mothers. In this way, ensuring the continuity and integrity of care is easy.

The effects of yoga and progressive muscle relaxation exercises on premenstrual syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT In this study, university students with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were evaluated for their responses to the practices of yoga and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) to combat PMS, and the depression, anxiety, and stress associated with it. A total of 68 students participated in a randomized controlled trial. They were divided into four parallel groups: a yoga intervention group (n = 17), a PMR intervention group (n = 17), a yoga and PMR intervention group (n = 17), and a control group (n = 17). Data were collected between April 2022 and June 2022, from students who practiced only yoga, who practiced only PMR, and who practiced both yoga and PMR. A Personal Information Form, the PMS Scale, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale were used as measurement tools. The yoga and yoga + PMR groups had lower scores for the PMS Scale in the posttest than the other groups (p < .05). Depression, anxiety, and stress sub-dimension mean scores were lower in the yoga, PMR + yoga, and PMR groups compared to the control group (p < .05). The results suggest that yoga and PMR interventions are beneficial non-pharmacological treatments for PMS, depression, anxiety, and stress. Clinical Registration Name, Registration Number, Registration Date: The Effects of Yoga and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on Premenstrual Syndrome, NCT05396976, April 5, 2022.

Effect of online health training/counseling and progressive muscle relaxation exercise on postpartum depression and maternal attachment: A randomized controlled trial.

To evaluate the effect of online health training/counseling and a progressive muscle relaxation exercise (PMRE) program on postpartum depression and maternal attachment. The present study was a randomized, controlled, experimental trial. Participants were asked to complete the Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI) and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) at 35 weeks of pregnancy. Group assignment was done by stratified block randomization according to EPDS score (0-9, 10-30) and parity. Women in the experimental group received training in progressive muscle relaxation, postpartum depression, and maternal attachment via online video calls twice a week starting at 36-37 weeks of pregnancy. They were asked to complete the PMRE program from 36 weeks of pregnancy until 6 months postpartum, and online counseling was provided throughout this period. Participants completed the Maternal Postpartum Attachment Scale (MPAS) and the EPDS at 6 weeks postpartum. Mean PAI score was 64.24 ± 9.61 in the experimental group before the intervention and 62.14 ± 10.13 in the control group. The mean EPDS score of the experimental group was 9.12 ± 5.05 and the mean score of the control group was 9.77 ± 6.30 (P > 0.05). The mean MPAS score after the intervention was 13.92 ± 5.54 in the experimental group and 17.51 ± 6.12 in the control group. The mean EPDS score of the experimental group was 3.40 ± 3.00 and the mean score of the control group was 11.40 ± 5.91 (P < 0.05). Online health training/counseling and PMRE reduce the risk of postpartum depression and increase maternal attachment.

The effect of telerehabilitation on clinical stress levels experienced by nursing students during their first clinical experience

AimTo investigate the effect of telerehabilitation on stress levels experienced by nursing students during their first clinical experience. BackroundFor nursing students, the first clinical experience can cause stress and anxiety. As a result, nursing students may lose motivation and desire to learn. Telerehabilitation is used for many conditions, including mental health conditions. MethodSeventy-four nursing students, aged 18-24 years, who volunteered to participate in the study and who were having their first clinical experience, participated in the study. The participants were randomly divided into two groups, the exercise group (n=37) and the control group (n=37). The experimental group received a total of 16 sessions of progressive muscle relaxation exercises with telerehabilitation four times a week for four weeks. The control group received no treatment. ResultsThere was no statistically significant difference in the mean Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students scores of the students in the experimental group after the tele-rehabilitation application, but there was a decrease in the mean score levels compared to the experimental group (p>0.05). At the end of the study, the Biopsychosocial Response Scale of Nursing Students mean scores of the exercise group decreased statistically significantly compared to the control group (p<0.05). ConclusionIt was observed that telerehabilitation practice may have a positive effect on clinical stress levels and stress responses of nursing students during their first clinical experience.

PERBEDAAN PENURUNAN KADAR GULA DARAH PADA PENDERITA DIABETES MELLITUS TIPE II DENGAN PEMBERIAN RELAKSASI OTOT PROGRESIF DAN SENAM KAKI DIABETES

Diabetes mellitus a serious chronic disease, which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin in the body, but it can also occur if the body is not effective in using the insulin produces. One of the non-pharmacological management of diabetes mellitus is progressive muscle relaxation and diabetic foot exercise. purpose of the Research: Analyze the difference in the effect of progressive muscle relaxation and foot exercises on reducing blood sugar patients with type II diabetes mellitus.Research methodology: The study used the Quasi Experimental Design method with a Static Group Comparison Design. The sample of this study was type II diabetes mellitus in the Sidoharjo Health Center, Sragen, as many as 56 respondents. Sampling using purposive sampling technique. Results: The results of the Independent Sample T-Test on progressive muscle relaxation and diabetic foot exercises showed Sig. (2-tailed) p = 0.777 where p value &gt; 0.05. Discussin, Progressive muscle relaxation and diabetic foot exercises can be a complementary therapy to diet and pharmacology to help lower blood sugar levels. Conclusions: There is no significant difference between progressive muscle relaxation therapy and diabetic foot exercises in reducing blood sugar levels in type II diabetes mellitus patients

The Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Preoperative Anxiety and Blood Pressure in Patient with Aneurysm

This study, conducted on diagnosed aneurysm patients, in order to test the effects of progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure and anxiety levels in the preoperative period, was carried out in a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test application. The data of this study were collected between January 2022-September 2022 at the neurosurgery clinic on 38 patients (twenty women and eighteen men) who’ve been diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm, awaiting a surgical operation, and have other criteria to be taken into the study. Pre- and post-exercise vital signs and anxiety levels of patients receiving progressive muscle relaxation exercises for twenty minutes in the preoperative period were measured with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Frequency analysis for descriptive statistics, and t-test analysis for blood pressure, pulse, respiration, BAI, and VAS scores in a single group were utilized. Progressive muscle relaxation exercises in the preoperative period for neurosurgery patients diagnosed with aneurysm have statistically significant effects in reducing the patients’ anxiety and blood pressure (p&lt;0.001). It is recommended that progressive muscle relaxation exercises be used in the clinic during the preoperative period. A clinically important finding is the positive effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on patients' vital signs and anxiety.

Efektivitas Kombinasi Pemberian Edukasi Kesehatan, Relaksasi Napas Dalam dan Relaksasi Otot Progresif terhadap Kualitas Tidur Penderita Hipertensi

Hypertension stands as a perilous non-communicable disease, often leading to emotional instability among affected individuals. Symptoms like irritability, sleeplessness, and stress are commonly experienced by those with hypertension. Sleep quality is notably disrupted, with patients frequently experiencing discomfort and worry, often manifested as headaches, leading to disturbed sleep patterns. A multi-pronged approach is crucial for optimal results. Non-pharmacological interventions, combining health education with stress management techniques like progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and deep breathing exercises, prove beneficial. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this combined approach on the sleep quality of hypertensive patients, utilizing a quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest research design. The non-probability sampling technique employed accidental sampling, involving 17 hypertensive patients meeting specific criteria. The Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test yielded a significant result (p-value) of 0.000 ≤ 0.05. The combined intervention of health education, deep breath relaxation, and progressive muscle relaxation exhibited a positive impact on improving sleep quality among hypertensive patients. Further qualitative research is warranted to explore the experiences of hypertensive patients engaging in routine deep breath relaxation and progressive muscle relaxation therapies.

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on the Sleep Quality of Menapause Women in the Kolaka Health Center Work Area

Menopause is the final phase of a woman's reproduction or it is said that the last menstruation experienced by a woman has a psychological impact, especially sleep disorders.. Four of five women who were surveyed stated that their sleep was often disturbed, especially when it was difficult to fall asleep and woke up feeling it was the middle of the night so they complained of blisters in the morning because the duration of sleep at night was around 4 o'clock. The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality of sleep of mothers before and after carrying out progressive muscle relaxation exercises. Quasy Experiment Method in one group pre test-post test design is the method used with a sample of 30 respondents. The quality of sleep before exercise and after exercise progressive muscle relaxation was measured using a questionnaire. Provision of progressive muscle relaxation exercises in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). There were significant differences in the quality of sleep of mothers before and after progressive muscle relaxation exercises on sleep quality of postmenopausal women, namely sleep quality (p value 0.000), sleep latency (p value 0.000), efficiency (p value 0.000), sleep disturbance (p value 0.000), sleep disturbance (p value 0.000), value 0.001), and disturbed activity (0.005). Postmenopausal women's sleep quality improves after doing progressive muscle relaxation exercises is effective. It can be said that the application of progressive muscle relaxation exercises in menopausal women is very good so that the quality of sleep for menopausal women is of high quality.

The Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Blood Pressure and Headache in Hypertension

Aims: Hypertension is a condition of increased blood pressure that causes the heart to work harder to circulate blood throughout the body. Patients with hypertension more frequently complain of headaches. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a non-pharmacological treatment to overcome hypertension, headache symptoms, and maintain a deep relaxation state. Objective: The study aimed to determine PMR's effects on blood pressure and headache in hypertensive patients. Methods: This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with one group pretest and posttest design. A sample of 30 respondents with hypertension and headaches was obtained through convenience sampling. Data were then analyzed using paired t-test. Results: The results showed a decrease in blood pressure and headache intensity after administrated PMR. The number of respondents with stage 2 hypertension decreased from nine (30%) in the pretest to zero respondents (0%) in the posttest. There was a significant effect of giving PMR to clients with increased blood pressure accompanied by headaches (p-value of 0.000). Conclusion: PMR is a significant measure that can be used to reduce blood pressure and headache. It can be done independently from ten to 15 minutes daily for a more effective outcome. Therefore, it is suggested that clients with increased blood pressure can do the PMR exercise independently every day for 10-15 minutes to reduce blood pressure and headache intensity.

Edukasi Hipertensi Pada Keluarga Dengan Pengendalian Menggunakan Latihan Relaksasi Otot Progresif Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kopeta Kecamatan Alok Kabupaten Sikka

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease which is one of the main causes of death in the world. A person can be said to be diagnosed with hypertension if the systolic blood pressure is at a level of 140 mmHg or more and the diastolic blood pressure is at a level of 90 mmHg or more. Interventions that can be done in preventing and reducing high blood pressure by providing education on controlling progressive muscle relaxation exercises. This study aims to determine the effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on reducing blood pressure in the working area of the Kopeta Health Center, Alok District, Sikka Regency. Methods of data collection techniques through observation, interviews, physical examination and documentation. The results of data analysis showed several diagnoses, namely health behavior tends to be risky, risk of decreased cardiac output, readiness to increase knowledge. Hypertension education with control using progressive muscle relaxation is one of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be used to reduce blood pressure. Conclusion: based on the results of the case evaluation conducted, it was found that the application of progressive muscle relaxation exercises can lower blood pressure slowly, besides that this intervention can have a relaxing effect on Mr. I.B and Mr. F.W.

The Effectiveness of a Structured Exercise Programmed and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Physical and Emotional Disturbance Among College Girls with Pcos

The objective of the study: The aim of this study is to see how an organized exercise regimen and the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique affected physical and mental disturbances in PCOS college girls. Method: At random, 40 people who met the inclusion criteria were selected. Group A was given a structured workout regimen as well as PMRT (Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique). Group B was given only the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique. Outcome Measures: Beck’s depression inventory, Beck’s anxiety inventory, and Body mass index. These was used to evaluate pre- and post- therapy outcomes. Results: Group A differs from Group B in more ways, a structured exercise program combined with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique is more effective than Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique alone in reducing depression, anxiety, and physical disturbance among PCOS-affected college girls. Conclusion: The statistical results show that combining a structured exercise programmed with progressive muscle relaxation exercise produces a significant difference when comparedto progressive muscle relaxation exercise alone.

Comparing two relaxation procedures to ease fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

BackgroundVarious relaxation procedures have been proposed to reduce fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, it is unknown, which type of relaxation has the largest effect on fatigue reduction and on autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity.ObjectiveWe aimed to compare two biofeedback-supported relaxation exercises: a deep breathing (DB) exercise and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), which may ameliorate MS fatigue and alter ANS activity.MethodsWe performed a single-blind randomized clinical trial, introducing MS patients (n = 34) to the DB or PMR exercise. We first tested cardiovagal integrity, reflected by changes in heart rate variability (HRV) in response to DB. Participants then performed a fatigue-inducing vigilance task, followed by the DB or PMR. State fatigue was recorded consecutively at baseline, after the vigilance task, and after the relaxation exercise, along with HRV reflecting ANS activity.ResultsOnly patients assigned to the PMR group experienced a significant drop in fatigue, whereas both relaxation exercises changed ANS activity. MS patients showed the expected autonomic response during the cardiovagal reflex test. The vigilance task elevated short-term feelings of fatigue and significantly reduced HRV parameters of parasympathetic activity. Trait fatigue was negatively correlated with HRV during the second half of the vigilance task.ConclusionPMR alleviates short-term feelings of fatigue in persons with MS. The vigilance task in combination with HRV measurements may be helpful for evaluating relaxation procedures as a treatment of fatigue. Hereby, future studies should ensure longer and more frequent relaxation exercises and focus on patients with weak to moderate fatigue.Trial registrationTrial Registry: DRKS00024358.

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Exercise on Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertensive Clients: A Literature Review

Compliance with taking antihypertensive drugs is low amongst patients with hypertension. Uncontrolled blood pressure causes heart disease, kidney failure, diabetes, and stroke. It is necessary to have alternative support in controlling blood pressure by using progressive muscle relaxation exercises. This study aimed to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The research design used was a literature study with a sample size of 20 journals: Pubmed (n=2), Proquest (n=4), Science Direct (n=8) and Biomed Central (n=6). By using the keyword search data “Progressive Muscle Relaxation AND Blood Pressure AND Hypertension OR Hypertensive” and using analysis techniques with thematic analysis, 95% of the results of the study reported that there was a decrease in systolic and diastolic values in hypertensive patients before and after the progressive muscle relaxation intervention and 5% reported that there was no change. Progressive muscle relaxation is effective for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients.&#x0D; Keywords: Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Blood Pressure, Hypertension

A Validation Study for the German Versions of the Feeling Scale and the Felt Arousal Scale for a Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise.

The aim of the present study is to prove the construct validity of the German versions of the Feeling Scale (FS) and the Felt Arousal Scale (FAS) for a progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercise. A total of 228 sport science students conducted the PMR exercise for 45 min and completed the FS, the FAS, and the Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM) in a pre-test-post-test design. A significant decrease in arousal (t(227) = 8.296, p < 0.001) and a significant increase in pleasure (t(227) = 4.748, p < 0.001) were observed. For convergent validity, the correlations between the FS and the subscale SAM-P for the valence dimension (r = 0.67, p < 0.001) and between the FAS and the subscale SAM-A for the arousal dimension (r = 0.31, p < 0.001) were significant. For discriminant validity, the correlations between different constructs (FS and SAM-A, FAS and SAM-P) were not significant, whereas the discriminant analysis between the FS and the FAS revealed a negative significant correlation (r = -0.15, p < 0.001). Together, the pattern of results confirms the use of the German versions of the FS and the FAS to measure the affective response for a PMR exercise.

The effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on the intensity of symptoms and quality of sleep and quality of life in pregnant women with restless leg syndrome

ObjectiveThis study, accordingly, was conducted with the purpose of investigating the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on the intensity of restless leg syndrome (RLS) and RLS-related quality of life and sleep in pregnant women with RLS. MethodsThis one-centered, parallel randomized controlled study was conducted with 52 pregnant women. 27–28th of pregnancy, progressive muscle relaxation exercises training was shown and they were asked to practice them 3 times a week for 8 weeks. ResultsIt was found that the RLS Intensity Scale and PSQI posttest mean scores of the women in experiment group are lower on a statically significant level than the mean scores of the women in control group (p = 0.000 and p = 0.001). It was detected that the RLS-Qol posttest mean scores of the women in the experiment group are higher than the mean scores in the control group on a statistically significant level (p = 0.000). ConclusionsIt was seen that progressive muscle relaxation exercises alleviate RLS intensity and symptoms and improve RLS-related quality of life and sleep in pregnant women. Practice implicationProgressive muscle relaxation exercises are beneficial for pregnant women and can be easily integrated into practice.

Progressive muscle relaxation exercises in patients with COVID-19: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Patients with COVID-19 will experience high levels of anxiety and depression and poor levels of sleep and quality of life (QoL) due to isolation treatment and uncertain outcomes. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises show promising treatment effects on mental health and sleep problems and overall QoL in COVID-19 patients. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PMR exercises in patients with COVID-19. Both experimental and non-experimental studies related to PMR and COVID-19 were systematically searched in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, PEDro and HINARI databases for studies published from the occurrence of the pandemic to December 2022. Study selection, methodological quality assessment and data extraction were carried out by 2 independent authors. Efficacy outcomes were evaluated for sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and QoL. The safety outcomes were evaluated based on adverse events reported. Review manager (RevMan 5.4, Cochrane collaboration) was used for the data analysis. Four studies with 227 subjects were included in this systematic review. The pooled results indicated that PMR interventions improved the sleep quality score standardized mean difference (SMD): -0.23; 95% confidence interval (CI): -0.54, 0.07; P = .13, level of anxiety SMD: -1.35; 95% CI -2.38, -0.32; P = .01 compared to the usual care. Depression level, disease severity and QoL were also improved following PMR interventions. Only 1 study reported worsening of 1 patient clinical status while all other studies did not report any adverse events during the interventions. PMR interventions can improve the sleep quality, anxiety, depression, disease severity and QoL in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 in a short-term period compared to the usual care. However, there was indecision about the safety and long-term effects of PMR.