Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique Research Articles

Development and validation of audio-based guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation tools for functional bloating.

Mind-body techniques, including Guided Imagery (GI) or Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), may effectively manage bloating. The current study aimed to develop and validate (psychometric and psychological responses) audio-based GI and PMR techniques for bloating. Audio scripts were first developed from literature reviews and in-depth interviews of participants with bloating diagnosed based on the Rome IV criteria. Scripts were validated using psychometric (content & face validity index) and physiological approaches (brain event-related potentials & heart rate variability). 45/63 participants completed the in-depth interview, and 'balloon' emerged as the synonymous imagery description for bloating, of which inflation correlated with a painful sensation. The final tools consisted of narrated audio scripts in the background of a validated choice of music. Overall, the content and face validity index for PMR and GI ranged from 0.92 to 1.00. For ERP and HRV, 17/20 participants were analyzed. For ERP, there was a significant difference between GI and PMR for alpha waves (p = 0.029), delta waves (p = 0.029), and between PMR and control for delta waves (p = 0.014). For HRV, GI and PMR exhibited similar autonomic responses over controls (overall p<0.05). The newly developed GI and PMR audio-based tools have been validated using psychometric and physiological approaches.

EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS-A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Background: Physiotherapy college students repeatedly experience different stresses which render them more vulnerable to psychological problems that may affect their emotional, psychosocial and physical health. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among physiotherapy students and to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique (PMR)on reducing depression, anxiety and stress among students. Methodology: A quasi experimental study design with purposive sampling technique. Study setting- KMCH college of physiotherapy, Coimbatore. A sample of 20 subjects between the age of 19 to 22 years, randomly categorised into two groups- experimental group and control group respectively. Group A trained with progressive muscle Intervention: relaxation. Group B allowed to do their routine activities. Outcome measures were depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS 42). RESULTS: There is a significant statistical difference between pre test and post test values of DASS. Conclusion: This study concludes JPMR technique is very effective in reducing depression, anxiety and stress among physiotherapy students.

Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome Among Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome Among Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Effect of Specific Stabilization Exercise Along with Muscle Relaxation Technique to Treat Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy

Pain in lower back area amid pregnancy is a typical gripe among women frequently viewed as an inescapable disadvantage of an ordinary Pregnancy. Spinal Specific Stabilizing Exercises and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques are popular form of physiotherapy management in preventing lumbopelvic pain that limits the activities of daily living in patients during and after gestation period. These Specific Stabilization Exercises strengthen Abdominal and Para spinal muscles, which control Lumbopelvic stability Objective: To compare the effects of Specific Stabilizing Exercises and Specific Stabilizing Exercises along with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in prevention and management of Lumbopelvic Pain during pregnancy. Methods: 30 women were randomized to six-week workout plan comprising both Particular workout for stabilization and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques in experimental group and 30 were randomized as control group including only the Specific Stabilizing Exercises. Lumbopelvic torment was evaluated on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of torment force. Results: The control and the experimental group were comparable at baseline. The experimental group receiving both exercises showed significant improvement in intensity of perceived pain (p = 0.002) at the termination of 6 weeks’ treatment plan in comparison to control group receiving only specific stabilization exercise Conclusion: Specific Stabilizing Exercises along with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique reduced pain significantly in pregnant women with lumbar and pelvic girdle pain.

Effect of Relaxation Training Techniques on Anxiety and Depression among Breast Cancer Patients

Background and objectives: non-pharmacological treatment for depression and anxiety includes a variety of treatments, such as various types of psychotherapy, education, and supporting measures. Behavioral treatments such as progressive muscle relaxation and abdominal breathing exercises have been shown to be effective in the treatment of anxiety and depression in cancer patients. Therefor this study aimed to evaluate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation and abdominal breathing exercise techniques on anxiety and depression among breast cancer patients in Erbil City- Iraq. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at Rizgary Teaching Hospital-department of oncology and Nanakali Oncology Hospital at Erbil city-Iraq, Patients from both hospitals were selected as the intervention and control group respectively. Patients were assessed through; the demographic data questionnaire, Hospital anxiety and depression scale. Results: A total of 88 patients 44 from the control group and 44 patients from the study group participated. At the end of the study, there were significant improvements in anxiety and depression (p-value was 0.001) result was observed in both post-tests at 4-week and at 8-week. Conclusion: The women who got progressive muscle relaxation and abdominal breathing exercise techniques had lower anxiety and depression levels than those who only received routine nursing care, according to the findings. Oncology nurses should educate patients with breast cancer to use the progressive muscle relaxation technique to reduce their anxiety and depression. Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Breast cancer and Relaxation.

JPMRT: AN EFFECTIVE MEASURE TO REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Over the course of life, each and every person experience mental health problems in one or other way, this will influence their thinking, mood, and behavior. It will also affect their physical as well as mental health which lead to stress, anxiety and many physical symptoms. These events can affect physically or psychologically and will cause health related issues. So, it is better to prevent these occurrences by various measures whether by engaging in diversional therapy, meditations, yoga, exercises and relaxation techniques. Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique is proving measure to reduce health related issues by inducing sleep, refreshing by relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety. KEYWORDS: Stress, Anxiety, Relaxation, Pregnancy

Progressive Muscle Relaxation as an Effort in Reducing Anxiety for Patients with Asthma Attacks

Anxiety occurs in a patient with acute asthma, worsens the symptoms and the conditions and can be at risk of death if not well controlled. The Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) technique reduces anxiety levels in asthmatics patients. This study aimed to analyze the effect of giving PMR on the anxiety level of asthma patients in the Emergency Room (ER). Methods: This quantitative study uses a pre-experimental design with a group pretest-posttest. Samples were obtained through the purposive sampling of 26 adult patients who experienced acute asthma attacks and came to the ER. The instrument used was a Beck Inventory Anxiety (BAI) questionnaire, and the study was analyzed with the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Results: A pre-test intervention found that 46.15% of patients experienced severe anxiety, 46.15% with moderate anxiety, and 7.69% with mild anxiety. After being given the intervention, it changed to 57.69% of patients experienced mild anxiety, 42.31% with moderate anxiety, and none experienced severe anxiety. PMR reduced the anxiety level of asthma attack patients with a p-value of 0.001 (p-value 0.05) and a Z-value of -4.134. Conclusion: PMR can be given as an effort to reduce the anxiety level of patients experiencing asthma attacks. Further research with larger samples is recommended.

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation technique (JPMRT) on relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) among girls at selected colleges in Bengaluru

Adolescence is a time when people develop, and females in that reproductive age group have a variety of changes and growing obstacles. As a result of these changes menstruation occurs which is normal and usual process in every adolescent girls. And majority of the girls will suffer with the premenstrual syndrome. The prevalence of PMS is increasing and knowledge about management techniques are lacking among the adolescent girls. A total of 350 adolescence girls were selected for the study and convenient sampling technique is used to allocate the study subjects in experimental one group pretest and posttest group. The knowledge and PMS symptoms was assessed through structured questionnaire and modified PSST tool. The intervention for the study selected was Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique. The results of the study revealed that the pretest mean score 79.44±15.616 after intervention in post-test mean score is 53.73±13.204. Analysis of paired t test was done showed significant difference between pretest and posttest mean score of subjects as the P value is <0.001. findings of paired t test were interpretated that significant difference was found between before and after test scores with paired t value, t (31.319), p = <0.001. Hence, it proved by this study that JPMRT is effective technique in relieving the symptoms of PMS among adolescence girls.

IMPACT OF MUROTTAL AND MUSCLE RELAXATION THERAPY ON ANXIETY, DEPRESSION LEVELS, AND QUALITY OF SLEEP

The current investigation is aimed at exploring the effects of Murrotal therapy along with a combination of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on the quality of sleep, depression, and anxiety levels. To measure anxiety and depression the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used. To assess the quality of sleep the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used. Two groups of individuals/patients were taken from the local hospital in Peshawar. One group was undergoing Murrotal therapy along with muscle relaxation. The other group was just using medications. The results of the study indicated that for the individuals who were using Murrotal therapy along with muscle relaxation their anxiety and depression levels were decreased.

Literature study The Effect of Benson Relaxation Therapy on Stress Levels in patients with hypertension

Benson relaxation is a treatment technique to relieve pain, insomnia (unable to sleep) or anxiety, namely combining progressive muscle relaxation techniques with religious relaxation to get maximum results (Benson, 2000 in Octavian, 2015). Benson's relaxation exercises have been shown to modulate stress related to conditions such as anger, anxiety, cardiac dysrrhythmias, chronic pain, depression, hypertension and insomnia and cause feelings of calmerness (Benson, 2000 in Dewi, 2014). Stress that is not immediately overcome can provoke the occurrence of hypertension. Purpose : The purpose of this literature study is to determine the effect of giving benson relaxation therapy on stress levels in people with hypertension. Technology data retrieval with PICOT analysis. Method: The design of this study used a literature study by examining 8 journals related to benson relaxation therapy. Data retrieval techniques with PICOT analysis. Results: Based on the analysis of journals related to researcher variables, results were obtained that there was an effect of giving benson relaxation therapy on stress levels in people with hypertension. Conclusion : It can be concluded that there is an influence of the administration of benson relaxation therapy on stress levels in people with hypertensi.

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) on The Mother's Anxiety Level Before Sectio Caesarea at Dinda’s Hospital at Tangerang City

Introduction: The process of delivery through sectio caesarea is a complex event and causes anxiety. Anxiety that occurs can have a negative impact on mothers and babies born. This study aims to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on the level of anxiety of mothers before sectio caesarea at Dinda’s Hospital, Tangerang City.Methods: The research method uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group conducted on 36 respondents with a simple random sampling technique. Intrument of this study used Zung Self-Report Anxiety Scale (ZSAS) to measure mothers anxiety levels. Intervention delivered to the respondent by researcher a day before enter the operating room. Data processing using editing, coding, cleaning and analysis, to test the effect of PMR to mothers anxiety level, data analysis used independent paired T-test.Results: Result of the analysis show that the provision of PMR techniques can reduce score anxiety levels by 8.2, from 58.3 before intervention to 50.1. The results show that independent paired t-test obtained p-value of 0.001 which means that there is a significant effect between the level of anxiety of the mothers before SC surgery compare with control group.Conclusions: Nurses need to implement and educated mothers about PMR intervention to help reduce the level of anxiety before sectio Caesarea.

The effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on sleep quality in total hip arthroplasty patients

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on sleep quality in patients with total hip arthroplasty. Design: A non-randomized quasi-experimental model was used in this study. Methods: Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Turkish translation of the Visual Analog Sleep Scale (VAS Scale). The data was analyzed using percentages and t-test. Results: In comparison with the mean VAS Scale scores between the experimental and the control groups, no significant difference was found between the mean VAS Scale scores of the patients before the surgery and on the night of surgery (p &gt; 0.05). However, a statistically significant difference was found between the mean VAS Scale scores in the first and second postoperative days between groups (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusion: The study found that progressive relaxation exercises improve the quality of sleep. The routine use of progressive relaxation exercises is recommended for patient care plans.

The effectiveness of Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique on maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes in women with non-severe preeclampsia: a randomized clinical trial

BackgroundPreeclampsia (PE), as the most common major pregnancy disorder, has serious maternal, fetal and neonatal complications, and outcomes. The present study was designed to determine the effectiveness of Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique on maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in women with non-severe preeclampsia (PE). MethodsThis is a randomized clinical trial conducted from March 21, 2021 to July 22, 2021 in the Kamali referral center in Karaj, Iran. A total of 88 eligible participants were assigned to intervention and control groups (44 in each group) via blocked randomization. The intervention group (6 groups of 6 participants and one group of 8 participants) received Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique in addition to receiving routine care, twice a week for 6 weeks (4 face-to-face sessions and 8 online sessions). The control group only received routine perinatal care. A checklist collected data before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed in SPSS software v.23. To analyze the obtained data, independent t-test, Paired t-test, Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and Fisher test were used. ResultsThe results showed a statistically significant difference between intervention and control groups in terms of Systolic Blood pressure (SBP) (P < 0.001), Diastolic Blood pressure (DBP) (P < 0.001), 24-hour urine protein level (proteinuria) (P < 0.001). and Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) (P < 0.001), birth Weight (BW) (P = 0.01), baseline Fetal heart rate (BFHR) (P < 0.001) and Number fetal movements based on non-stress test (NFMsN), during 20 min (P < 0.001) after intervention (P < 0.001).Also In the intervention group, the results showed a statistically significant difference in Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) (P = 0.01), SBP(P < 0.001), DBP(P < 0.001), proteinuria (P < 0.001), FBS(P < 0.001), BFHR based on non-stress test (NST) (P < 0.001), and NFMsN during 20 min (P < 0.001) in the intervention group before and after the intervention. There was no statistically significant difference in the control group. ConclusionThis study's results showed the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique on the improvement of SBP, DBP, proteinuria, FBS, FHR and NFMsN during 20 min based on NST and BW in women with non-severe PE. Therefore, it is recommended to perform this technique in health centers.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques Reduces Anxiety in Fracture Recovery Patients at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital

Fracture is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system caused by damage to bone tissue. The progressive muscle relaxation technique is a deep muscle therapy that does not require imagination, persistence, and even suggestion that can be used by stretching and then relaxing the muscles. Progressive muscle relaxation techniques can help a person relax more when experiencing anxiety. The study aimed to identify the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on anxiety in fracture recovery patients of research is a quantitative descriptive study with quasi-experimental research with a two-group pretest and post-test design approach. The treatment group was given a progressive muscle relaxation technique with as many as 15 movements starting from the facial muscles to the leg muscles for 20-40 minutes every day and carried out for 1 week. The results showed a positive effect of giving muscle progressive techniques to anxiety before and before intervention p-value = 0.000 (p &lt;0.05). Based on the results of this study, it can be said that progressive muscle relaxation is effective in reducing anxiety scores of patients with fracture recovery.

Effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on self-esteem and self- efficacy among coronary artery diseases patients

Background: Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that involves atherosclerotic plaque formation in the vessel lumen. This leads to impairment in blood flow and thus oxygen delivery to the myocardium. It is a cause of major morbidity and mortality rate. Low self-esteem and efficacy are major problems in coronary artery diseases patients. A progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of the complementary therapies which has positive impacts on self-efficacy and self-esteem, revocable personal resource that influences disease outcomes, rehabilitation adherence, and health-related quality of life. Aim: To evaluate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on self-esteem and self-efficacy among coronary artery disease patients. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used to achieve the aim of this study. Sample: 100 adult patients with coronary artery disease were selected on purpose as the sample. The study and control groups, each with 50 patients, were equally and randomly assigned to the participants. Setting: This study was conducted at the cardiology unit and outpatient clinics at Ain Shams University Hospital. Tools: the used tools were: Tool (1) a structured interviewing questionnaire, Tool (2) a cardiac self-efficacy scale, Tool (3) a cardiac exercise self-efficacy scale, and Tool (4) Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory.

Literature Review : Pengaruh Terapi Relaksasi Otot Progresif Terhadap Tingkat Kecemasan Pada Pasien Hipertensi

Background : Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric diseases in adults and is a public health problem that occurs in many countries. Anxiety is characterized by a person's feeling of fear of the emergence of a problem that exists in people with hypertension. So far, anxiety management can be done by a nurse using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Pharmacologically with anti-anxiety drugs while the non-pharmacological method is by using progressive muscle relaxation techniques. Objective: To identify the effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on anxiety levels in hypertensive patients. Methods: The method used in this study is a literature review using the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Garuda portal data base sources with the keywords progressive muscle relaxation, anxiety, and hypertension with a maximum time span of 10 years for publishing articles (2012-2022). Results: There were 387 articles and 3 articles were found according to the inclusion criteria. The results of the analysis of the three articles show that the implementation of progressive muscle relaxation techniques has similarities in the implementation procedure, which involves the facial muscles to the feet using 15 movement guidelines for progressive muscle relaxation techniques. The implementation of progressive muscle relaxation can help a person feel relaxed when experiencing anxiety. Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation techniques have an effect on reducing anxiety levels in hypertensive patients.

Progressive muscle relaxation technique effectiveness on pain and fatigue among post-mastectomy women

Background: Post-Mastectomy Pain (PPMP) and fatigue are common conditions that can follow surgeries for breast cancer, the most common cancer in women. The progressive muscle relaxation technique appears to be effective, affordable, low-risk, adaptable, and simple to use. Because of the frequency of PPMP and its potential severity, it has received increasing research attention. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on pain and fatigue among post-mastectomy women. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the inpatient and outpatient clinic of Sohag Oncology institution. Subject: A purposive sampling technique was enrolled to select a sample of 50 post-mastectomy women who were randomly assigned into two equal groups, with 25 post-mastectomy women in each group (the experimental and control groups). Tools: Three tools were used (I) demographic data of Post mastectomy women sheet, (II) a Visual Analogue Scale, and (III) a fatigue assessment scale. Results: The current study revealed that the majority of post-mastectomy women in the intervention group experienced mild pain and fatigue reduction during the post-test compared to the control group.

Tingkat Kecemasan pada Lansia yang Dilakukan Terapi Teknik Relaksasi Otot Progresif dan Terapi Reminiscence

Anxiety experienced by the elderly in Indonesia is very high. Anxiety disorders in the elderly reach 5.5%, which is often experienced by those aged 60 years and over. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques and reminiscence therapy on the level of anxiety in the elderly. This research is a quasi-experimental study, with a total sampling technique of 30 respondents who were divided into 2 groups. The instrument in this study used HARS. Data analysis using paired samples test and GLM. The results showed a decrease in anxiety levels after the intervention with p-value=0.000. The results obtained in these two interventions were a p-value of 0.000&lt;0.05, it can be concluded that there was a change in the value of decreasing anxiety in the elderly before and after the progressive muscle relaxation technique and reminiscence therapy was carried out. Suggestions for further researchers need to do similar research with the addition of a larger number of respondents. Therefore, intervention was carried out not in groups, and different sample criteria were carried out to get maximum results.

Effectiveness of an educational program based on progressive muscle relaxation technique for stress management among emergency nurses

Introduction: Job related-stress for nurses is considered a serious issue that may result in increasing nurses' emotional distress and psychological problems and has a negative effect on health care services, especially in emergency units. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on the levels of stress among emergency nurses at teaching hospitals in al Mosul city. Material and Method: quasi-experimental, on a total population sample consisting of 60 nurses working in the emergency units divided into two groups (30 control and 30 study) used the pre-test post-test 1 and post-test 2. conducted through the period from (1st February 2021 to 1st August 2021. Five sessions were submitted to a study group that adopted the progressive muscle relaxation program. The instrument was adopted and modified for the present study fall into two parts, the first one is the demographical characteristics of nurses consisting of seven items. The other is the work-related stress scale. 26 items were scored on a Likert scale with three levels of stress (stressful=1, occasionally stressful=2, and extremely stressful=3).

Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique on anxiety caused by Covid-19 in pregnant women: A randomized clinical trial.

AimTo determine the effectiveness of the progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique on anxiety caused by Covid‐19 in pregnant women under the auspices of comprehensive health service centers in the nineteenth district of Tehran University of Medical Sciences.MethodThis study is a randomized clinical trial. A total of 126 pregnant women were randomly allocated to the intervention group (N = 63) and control group (N = 63). All participants completed demographic questionnaires and the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale electronically. The intervention was held in six sessions through Sky Room (three times a week). It consisted of training and practicing the PMR. The intervention group was re‐evaluated with the related questionnaires immediately after the intervention and 2 weeks later, and the control group 2 and 4 weeks after the baseline.ResultsThere was a significant difference between the control and intervention groups at the baseline (P = .05). Nevertheless, analysis of variance test results showed that the difference between the intervention and control groups was found to be significantly different statistically; (22.92 ± 6.07) for intervention versus (28.13 ± 6.93) for control, with the second follow up (P = .01).ConclusionsProgressive muscle relaxation is used as a useful intervention to reduce anxiety in pregnant women during coronavirus pandemics educated and recommended with more emphasis and sensitivity in pregnancy care by healthcare providers.