Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique Research Articles

Differential Effects of a Behavioral Treatment Probe on Social Gaze Behavior in Fragile X Syndrome and Non-Syndromic Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The purpose of this study was to examine potential differences in social learning between individuals with fragile X syndrome (FXS), the leading known inherited cause of intellectual disability, and individuals with non-syndromic autism spectrum disorder(ASD). Thirty school-aged males with FXS and 26 age and symptom-matched males with non-syndromic ASD, were administered a behavioral treatment probe designed to improve levels of social gaze during interactions with others. The treatment probe was administered by a trained behavior therapist over two days in our laboratory and included reinforcement of social gaze in two alternating training conditions - looking while listening and looking while speaking. Prior to each session, children in each group were taught progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques to counteract potential increased hyperarousal. Measures included the rate of learning in each group during treatment, in addition to levels of social gaze and heart rate obtained during administration of a standardized social conversation task administered prior to and following the treatment probe. Results showed that learning rates obtained during administration of the treatment probe were significantly less steep and less variable for males with FXS compared to males with non-syndromic ASD. Significant improvements in social gaze were also observed for males with FXS during the social conversation task. There was no effect of the treatment probe on heart rate in either group. These data reveal important differences in social learning between the two groups and have implications for early interventions in the two conditions.

EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG BSC. NURSING 1ST SEMESTER STUDENTS.

Background: A Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) entails a physical and mental component. The physical component involves tensing and relaxing the muscle groups over the legs, abdomen, chest, arm, face, with the eyes closed in sequential pattern. Atension is given in a muscle group approximately 10 second and then released for 20 second before continuing with the next muscle growth. The mental component focuses on the difference between the feeling of the tension and relaxation because the eyes are closed, one is forced to concentrate on the sensation of tension and relaxation because of the feeling of warmth and heaviness felt in the relaxed muscle, after it is tensed, mental relaxation is felt as a result with practice the student learns how to effectively relax and deter stress in his life. Materials and Methods: Quantitative approach with Quasi Experimental non randomized control group design was used in this study. A total 60 BSc. Nursing 1st year semester Students, studying in Uttaranchal (PG) Bio- medical sciences Uttarakhand were included in the study, by using convenient sampling technique. Astress rating scale used to evaluate the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique regarding level of stress. Results: The mean pre-test score of experimental groups was 83.36 whereas post-test score of experimental groups was 55.77, with a mean difference of 27.59, and SD of pre- test was 10.29, SD of post- test was 12.29. The mean pre-test control group score was 84.7 and post-test control group 77.07, with a mean difference of 7.63 and SD of pre-test was 5.19 and post- test was 5.55. The calculated 't' value 6.39 was greater than tabulated 't'= 1.699 which was statistically proved at 0.05 level of signicance. It revealed that progressive muscle relaxation technique was effective in decreasing the level of stress among BSc. Nursing 1st semester students

Personalized, Naturalistic Virtual Reality Scenarios Coupled With Web-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training for the General Population: Protocol for a Proof-of-Principle Randomized Controlled Trial

Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative tool that can facilitate exposure to either stressful or relaxing stimuli and enables individuals who have difficulties visualizing scenes to be involved in a more realistic sensorimotor experience. It also facilitates multisensory stimulation, a sense of presence, and achievement of relaxation. VR scenarios representing visual and auditory elements of natural relaxing environments can facilitate the learning of relaxation techniques such as the progressive muscle relaxation technique (PMRT). A complementary standardized technique deployed to reduce anxiety symptoms is the integration of PMRT and guided imagery (GI). Exposure to a pleasant imaginary environment helps the establishment of an association between a relaxing scenario and the relaxation technique, consequently promoting relaxation. Empirical evidence has shown that VR scenarios can increase the effects of relaxation techniques by enabling people to experience emotional conditions in more vivid settings. The main aim of this pilot study protocol is to investigate the impact on state anxiety of PMRT, associated with a personalized relaxing scenario in VR, and the role of VR scenarios in facilitating the recall of relaxing images and a sense of presence. A secondary aim is to understand if relaxing sessions administered via Zoom are more effective for managing anxiety and stress than a procedural setting based on audio-track guidance. Based on a longitudinal, between-subject design, 108 university students will be randomly exposed to one of three experimental conditions: (1) PMRT via Zoom and GI exposure, (2) PMRT via Zoom and personalized VR exposure, and (3) PMRT based on audio-track guidance and personalized VR exposure. Individuals are assessed before and after 7 training sessions based on self-report questionnaires investigating anxiety, depression, quality of life, coping strategies, sense of presence, engagement, and side effects related to VR exposure. Heart rate data are also detected by an Mi Band 2 sensor. The experimental procedure is ongoing. In this paper, preliminary data from a sample of 40 participants will be illustrated. The experimental phase is expected to conclude in May 2023, and the final results of the research will be presented in June 2023. The results of this study will help shape the experimental design to apply it on a subsequent randomized controlled trial, also considering clinical samples. This work is expected to measure whether VR is a more engaging and helpful technique in promoting relaxation and decreasing anxiety levels than GI, by making the visualization process easier and by helping people to face more realistic sensory experiences. Assessing the efficacy of the PMRT in alternative delivery modes may extend its applications, especially in situations where the standard procedure is more challenging to be administered. To our knowledge, no equivalent study has been published so far on this matter. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05478941; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05478941. DERR1-10.2196/44183.

The effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on physical parameters and anxiety among patients with myocardial infarction

The main aim of the study is to assess the effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on physical parameter and anxiety among patient with myocardial infarction admitted at selected hospitals of Durg (C.G). The study was conducted at B.M Shah Hopsital and K. Gurunath Cardiac Hospital for patient with myocardial infacrtion.Quasi experimental pretest posttest control group design was adopted for this study. Convenient sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The patient with myocardial infarction was assigned to experimental group (n=23) and the other to the control group (n=23). Progressive muscle relaxation therapy was given for 20 minutes once daily in the morning between 6-8AM for 7 days. Physical parameter and anxiety measurements were taken from the first day and 7 day and was documented. The study showed a significant reduction of physical parameters mean blood pressure from 5.75 to 5.5 mm of Hg, for pulse 5.5 to 5, for respiration 7 to 5.7, and SPO2 7 to 5.8. calculated ‘t’ value was greater than the table value at 0.001 level of significance. Level of anxiety before and after progressive muscle relaxation among the experimental group was 50and 44.5. respectively. Standard deviation was 7.0, 6.6 and the calculated ‘t’ value was 3.4. While comparing with table value, it showed that the calculated ‘t’ value was greater than the table value at 0.001 level of significance.Hence it is concluded that progressive muscle relaxation therapy is an effective measure to maintain the level of physical parameters and reduce the level of anxiety among patient with myocardial infarction at selected hospitals of Durg (C.G).

Pengaruh Kombinasi Progressive Muscle Relaxation dan Slow Deep Breathing Exercise terhadap Kinesiophobia pada Pasien Rawat Jalan di Surabaya

Objective: Kinesiophobia is an excessive fear of physical activity or movement so that patients tend to avoid moving their painful limbs. Not many longitudinal studies have reported that progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and slow deep breathing exercise (SDBE) have a direct impact on the level of Kinesiophobia. Therefore, we explored the effect of a combination of progressive muscle relaxation and slow deep breathing exercise on kinesiophobia in outpatients with chronic musculoskeletal pain in Surabaya.Methods: This study had 43 respondents who all completed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) for 5 weeks, 21 respondents were randomized to receive a combination of progressive muscle relaxation and slow deep breathing exercise and received standard physiotherapy interventions, while the control group consisted of 22 respondents only with standard physiotherapy interventions. The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) is used to assess the level of Kinesiophobia experienced by patients.Results: 1. In the experimental group that was given a combination of progressive muscle relaxation and slow deep breathing exercise and standard physiotherapy, the initial mean score without the scale of kinesiophobia (TSK) was 51.73 points, and after the intervention it was 42.32 points.2. As for the control group which was only given standard physiotherapy intervention, the initial average score without the scale of kinesiophobia (TSK) was 51.71 points, and after the intervention it became 48.33 points.3. The Effect of a Combination of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Slow Deep Breathing Exercise on Kinesiophobia in Outpatients in Surabaya, with a p-value = (p <0.05).Conclusion: The combined progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and slow deep breathing exercise (SDBE) combination technique is safe to apply to patients with Kinesiophobia disorder because it has relatively no side effects and is practical in its application. The findings from this study support that combination therapy of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and slow deep breathing exercise (SDBE) offers beneficial outcomes for patients experiencing chronic pain, as well as for preventing and treating Kinesiophobia.

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity and FatigueAssociated with Primary Dysmenorrhea among Female Adolescents

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity and FatigueAssociated with Primary Dysmenorrhea among Female Adolescents

Levine’s Conceptual Model-Based Nursing Interventions For Blood Pressure Recovery In The Elderly

Hypertension becomes a problem in old age, more than 50% of people with hypertension are over 60 years old. The application of nursing theory in the provision of nursing care needs to be continuously developed. One of the theories of nursing that can be applied to the elderly who have hypertension is the Levine conservation model. Nursing actions are based on four principles: energy conservation, conservation of structural integrity, conservation of personal integrity and conservation of social integrity. The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of Levine's conceptual model-based nursing interventions on the elderly.The design of this study used quasy experiments with pre and post control groups with a large sample of 20 respondents in each group. The sampling technique used is consecutive sampling with independent variables, namely Levine model-based nursing interventions (benson relaxation techniqued, deep breath relaxation techniqued, progressive muscle relaxation technique and health education), Dependent variable in this study were sleep disorders, pain, anxiety and family support. The research instruments used are sleep quality scale (SQS), Numeric rating scale, Hamilton anxiety rating scale and family support scale. The research was carried out at the Budi Sejahtera Banjarbaru Elderly Social Protection and Rehabilitation Institution (PPRSLU). The statistical test used in this study was man whitney test. The test results found that Levine-based interventions had an effect on sleep disorders (p=0.016), but had no effect on pain (p=0.67), anxiety (p=1.00), family support (p=0.63). In elderly with hypertension, nurses need to help the elderly so that the problem of hypertension is resolved and able to fight disability. Levine-based interventions can be applied for the recovery of symptoms of hypertension.

Pengendalian dan Pencegahan Komplikasi Hipertensi pada Lansia Melalui Pendidikan Kesehatan Perilaku Patuh dan Teknik Relaksasi Otot Progresif

Hypertension is still a major problem in the world, both in developed and developing countries, including Indonesia. Based on Riskesdas 2018 data, there was an increase in hypertension cases by 34.1%, especially in the elderly group, and for Muaro Jambi district, especially Muaro Kumpeh district, it is the no. 2 disease after ARI. Hypertension is nicknamed the Silent killer because it does not show symptoms, so it is necessary to carry out treatment to control hypertension and prevent complications early. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase understanding for the elderly about hypertension and things that can aggravate the condition of hypertension, the importance of obedient behavior and complementary therapy, namely progressive muscle relaxation techniques to control and control hypertension. The implementation of the activity begins with a pre-test, giving material, demonstration of progressive muscle relaxation techniques, post test and ends with a blood pressure check. The result of this activity is that the elderly's knowledge about the control and prevention of hypertension complications was obtained by most of the elderly's knowledge lacking (57.2%) before the activity and the majority of the elderly's knowledge was good (45.7%) after health education activities. It is necessary to carry out health education on an ongoing basis and intensify physical activity progressive muscle relaxation techniques at least 3 times a day to control blood pressure in elderly people with hypertensionso as to realize a better quality of life

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques to Lower Stress Levels in the Community of Women who Memorize the Qur’an

In the process of carrying out the final level of education, students experience quite a lot of obstacles, especially when doing their final project. This will cause stress and anxiety. Especially if students have other agendas outside the academic agenda, namely joining the community, in this case, the community of memorizing the Qur’an. Student activities will be denser and will be more like stress. So it needs alternative coping stress or handling that can help reduce student stress, especially in students who memorize the Qur’an. One technique that can reduce muscle tension caused by stress is progressive muscle relaxation. This study aims to provide education related to progressive muscle relaxation techniques and how to apply them as a way to regulate stress. The method used in this study is the pre-experimental design method which is a method that includes only one group or class given pre-test and post-test tests. Based on the results of psychoeducation training conducted, it can be concluded that progressive muscle relaxation is one of the stress management that can reduce stress levels in students who memorize the Qur’an. Likewise, symptoms that often arise due to stress, begin to decrease in participants. It is hoped that by applying progressive muscle relaxation techniques, women of the Qur’an memorizing community will find it easier to reduce stress levels in the right way.

Effectiveness of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique on premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls at selected schools, Salem

Effectiveness of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique on premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls at selected schools, Salem

Effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on sleep quality among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background Sleep quality is often poor in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and patients frequently report difficulty in falling asleep, nocturnal awakening, and insomnia. Aim The aim was to assess the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique (PMRT) on sleep quality among patients with COPD. Research hypothesis H0: Patients who will receive progressive muscle relaxation exercise will have no change in their sleep quality score as compared with their initial assessment score. Design A quasi-experimental single-group pretest/post-test research design was used. Setting This study was conducted at one of the selected critical care units affiliated to Cairo University Hospitals. Sample A purposive sample consisting of 37 adult patients diagnosed with COPD were recruited throughout a period of 12 months. Tools Two tools were used to collect data: first, demographic characteristics and medical data sheet, and second, Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Results There were significant statistical differences among the patients regarding all sleep problems (P≤0.05) before and after implementation of PMRT except for high temperature (P=0.25) and seeing bad dreams (P=0.32), so the frequencies of sleep troubles become lesser after implementation of the PMRT. Moreover, there were highly significant statistical differences (P≤0.00) between pretest and post-test regarding sleep quality over all the period of ICU stay. Conclusion It can be concluded that the application of PMRT has a positive effect on sleep problems among patients with COPD and frequencies of sleep troubles became much lesser after implementation of the PMRT.

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Anxiety in Hypertension Patients

Anxiety is a condition in which an individual experiences a concern about something that is not certain to happen, even some people experiencing anxiety but do not understand the specific cause of the anxiety source they feel. Anxiety problems, which are common in people, can be treated non-pharmacologically with deep muscle relaxation techniques, which do not require guided imagination or cause side effects in patients undergoing progressive muscle relaxation therapy. The objective of this study is to identify how progressive muscle relaxation techniques affected the anxiety levels of hypertension patients at the Kedaung Wetan Public Health Center. The study was conducted to determine if there was a difference in the level of anxiety experienced by hypertensive patients before and after receiving progressive muscle relaxation therapy. The design in this study employed a quasi-experimental pre-post-test with a control group with a progressive muscle relaxation therapy intervention. Result: there is a significant relationship between the period of occurrence of hypertension with anxiety experienced by respondents. Anxiety in hypertensive patients is more prevalent in those who are unfamiliar with hypertension. Thus, anxiety can arise from a sense of concern and fear of more serious complications which occur from the hypertension they are experiencing. The experimental group who received treatment in the form of progressive muscle relaxation therapy had a lower level of anxiety than the control group at the Kedaung Wetan Public Health Center in Tangerang City, with a p-value of 0.000.

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JACOBSON'S PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON THE LEVEL OF SOCIAL ANXIETY AMONG EPILEPTIC ADOLESCENTS IN SELECTED HOSPITALS AT PUDUCHERRY

A study to assess the effectiveness of Jacobson 's progressive muscle relaxation techniques on the level of social anxiety among epileptic adolescents in selected hospitals at Puducherry. Objectives: 1. To assess the pretest and posttest level of social anxiety among epileptic adolescents. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Jacobson 's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on levels of social anxiety among epileptic adolescents. 3. To find out the association between levels of social anxiety among epileptic adolescents with selected demographic variables. Methodology: Quantitative approach with Pre experimental one group pretest posttest design was used. Through nonprobability convenient sampling technique, 80 samples were selected. Pre-test was done using modified Liebowitz social anxiety scale. Jacobson 's progressive muscle relaxation technique was given to the epileptic adolescents. Posttest was conducted on 15th day with the same tool. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results : The study result shows that, on pretest 64(80%) epileptic adolescents had moderate, 12(15%) had mild and 4(5%) had severe level of social anxiety. On posttest 54(67.5%) had mild, 26(32.5%) had moderate and no one had severe level of social anxiety. The study result indicated that, pretest mean and standard deviation value is 60.59 +19.127 and the posttest value is 43.80+14.066. t value is 8.6497, then the p value is 0.05 is significant. It was evident that Jacobson 's progressive muscle relaxation technique was effective in decreasing the level of social anxiety among epileptic adolescents. The study concluded that Jacobson 's progressive muscle relaxation technique Conclusion: was an effective intervention for decreasing the level of social anxiety among epileptic adolescents.

The effect of the demonstration-based progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress and anxiety in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: a randomized clinical trial

BackgroundCaring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) challenges nurses and causes them to experience stress and anxiety. From this perspective, it is of utmost importance to develop quick and effective intervention strategies to prevent numerous complications. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the progressive muscle relaxation technique, using the demonstration method on the stress and anxiety of nurses who care for COVID-19 patients.MethodsThis randomized clinical trial was conducted in 2021. Forty-six nurses working in two referral hospitals with wards for COVID-19 patients in Tehran, Iran recruited by convenience sampling method and then randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. The nurses in the experimental group educated the progressive muscle relaxation by the demonstration method, and they were encouraged to practice it. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 was utilized to measure the stress and anxiety levels in the nurses.ResultsBefore the intervention, the levels of stress in the experimental and control groups were 13.91 ± 2.41 vs. 14.34 ± 2.74 (p = 0.571), and their anxiety was 13.34 ± 3.41 vs. 12.78 ± 2.21 (p = 0.510), respectively. After the intervention, the levels of stress in the experimental and control groups were 10.95 ± 2.01 vs. 14.17 ± 2.34 (p < 0.001), and their anxiety was 9.47 ± 2.37 vs. 12.91 ± 1.85 (p < 0.001), respectively. Moreover, the levels of stress and anxiety in the experimental group significantly diminished after intervention (p < 0.001), but no significant changes were observed in the control group (p > 0.05).ConclusionConcerning the effectiveness of the progressive muscle relaxation technique in relieving the stress and anxiety of the nurses caring for COVID-19 patients, it is suggested to include this relaxation technique in nursing courses.

Effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique for anxiety among menopause women

This study aimed to o analyze the effect of muscle relaxation for anxiety among menopause women. This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis. The articles used in this study were obtained from three database, namely PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. The articles included are full-text article with a study design of randomized controlled trial from 2013 to 2022. Articles were analyzed using the Review Manager 5.3 application. A total of 9 articles from Asia (India, Taiwan &amp; Turkey), Africa (Ethiopia), Europe (Spanyol), and North America (Canada). The data collected showed that anxiety in meno­pausal women who do PMRT will decrease by 0.37 units compared to menopausal women who do not do PMRT, and the results were statistically significant (SMD= -0.37; 95% CI= -0.63 to -0.12; p= 0.004).

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique on postpartum afterpains intensity among multiparous women

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique on postpartum afterpains intensity among multiparous women

Implementasi Augmented Reality pada Latihan Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation therapy is the process of focusing muscle activity to look for tension that occurs in the muscles, this affects the health of our bodies. One possible treatment for high blood pressure is complementary therapy, namely progressive muscle relaxation therapy. Progressive muscle relaxation techniques are deep muscle relaxation techniques that do not require imagination, force or suggestion. However, many people do not know about this. With a technological approach, progressive muscle relaxation therapy is built in an interesting way with augmented reality. The application of augmented reality to progressive muscle therapy is beneficial for the general public, especially those experiencing problems with muscle tension. So that they can do their own therapy according to the directions from the animation

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters and Stress among Preeclamptic Women

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters and Stress among Preeclamptic Women

Giving Warm Compresses with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques Can Reduce Pain Intensity in Dysmenorrhea

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a menstrual disorder in the form of severe pain or tenderness in the lower abdomen caused by the activity of prostaglandins, during menstruation the damaged uterine lining is expelled by new compounds called prostaglandins. Intervention in adolescent girls who experience dysmenorrhea can be done by non-pharmacological techniques, namely by warm compresses and progressive muscle relaxation. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of giving compressed warm with progressive muscle relaxation techniques to intense pain in dysmenorrhea. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental with a pre-posttest approach, and a non-equivalent control group design. The research instrument used on the compress variable warm with progressive muscle relaxation techniques, namely SOP (Standard Operational Procedure) and pain intensity variable, namely using the NRS (Numeric Rating Scale). The population in this study found 95 female students, the samples were taken using purposive sampling, and samples in research this group collects 54 female students who are calculated using the formula slovin and drop out a formula. Results: Based on the results of statistical tests, namely the Mann Withney. Test obtained p-value 0.187&gt;0.05. Conclusion: In this study, there were no significant differences between the warm compress intervention and the technique of progressive muscle relaxation or both have an effect on a decrease in pain intensity in the incidences of dysmenorrhea.

EMPOWERMENT OF THE ELDERLY WITH HYPERTENSION THROUGH PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION EXERCISE AT UPT PSTW JEMBER

Hypertension in the elderly is a common problem that is often found. Many factors affect hypertension in the elderly, so it is necessary to empower them elderly. The purpose of this empowerment to control the blood pressure of the elderly through progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) techniques. The method used is counselling and exercise demonstration, which consists of 3 main activities: screening, PMR technique training, and activity evaluation. The empowerment was attended by nine elderly at UPT PSTW Wisma Cempaka Jember. The evaluation of activities is to measure blood pressure with a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. Wilcoxon statistical test was used to determine changes in blood pressure before and after PMR intervention. The elderly are 100% male, 55.6% are 60-70 years old, 44.4% live in an orphanage for 1-5 years, and 66.7% are from outside Jember and have itching 44.4%. The p-value was 0.02&lt;0.05 in systole, which means there was a difference before and after PMR, and the p-value was 0.705&gt;0.05 in diastole, which means there was no difference in blood pressure after PMR. PMR focuses on maintaining a relaxed state that can secrete CRH (Corticotropin-releasing Hormone) and ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic releasing hormone) so that adrenaline and non-adrenaline secretion decrease, which has an impact on heart contraction activity and decreased blood pressure. Elderly empowerment with progressive muscle relaxation can control blood pressure, specifically systolic, after one week of exercise. This exercise must be included in the PSTW exercise program, which can be done regularly to control blood pressure.