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Effects of metronome-conditioned relaxation, metronome-induced relaxation, and progressive muscle relaxation on insomnia

Behaviour Research and Therapy, 1976
Abstract Although several controlled studies have indicated that relaxation can be effectively employed in the treatment of insomnia (Borkovec and Fowles, 1973; Steinmark and Borkovec. 1974; Haynes et al. , 1974), the relaxation training procedures thus far utilized have typically necessitated several hours of therapist-client contact.
L R, Pendleton, D L, Tasto
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Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training on Trait Anxiety

Psychological Reports, 1983
To measure the effects of progressive muscle relaxation training on trait and state anxiety of 27 college students enrolled in a class intended for stress reduction the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale was administered prior to and immediately after training.
V E, Kibler, R J, Foreman
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study

Rehabilitation Nursing, 2001
Learning to manage stress is an important lifestyle change for participants in cardiac rehabilitation programs. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is one stress management approach that has produced positive benefits among different patient populations.
C, Wilk, B, Turkoski
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery in cancer patients

General Hospital Psychiatry, 1994
The aim of this study was to gather information on the immediate and long-term effects of six sessions of group Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Guided Imagery on the psychological distress of self-referred cancer patients. Patients' psychological distress and coping with cancer were assessed by three self-reports: the Multiple Locus of Control, the ...
L, Baider, B, Uziely, A K, De-Nour
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[Progressive muscle relaxation in postoperative pain therapy].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2020
Early and optimal treatment of postoperative pain based on a multimodal treatment concept is very important so that subsequent chronification can be avoided.This study investigated the influence of progressive muscle relaxation on the sensation of pain and the need for analgesics after orthopedic interventions.This nonrandomized pilot study tested 104 ...
Patric, Bialas   +7 more
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Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2016
This study aimed to examine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy (PMRT) on cortisol level, the Stress Arousal Checklist (SACL) score, blood pressure, and heart rate in colorectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Forty-six patients were divided into control and experimental groups.
Kyeng Jin, Kim   +2 more
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The impact of abbreviated progressive muscle relaxation on salivary cortisol

Biological Psychology, 2002
The purpose of this study was to examine whether acute relaxation training, conducted on two separate occasions, would be associated with reliable reductions in subjective and physiological indices of stress. Forty-six experimental subjects were led through Abbreviated Progressive Relaxation Training (APRT) exercises during two laboratory sessions ...
Pawlow, Laura A., Jones, Gary E.
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Treatment of Mild Hypertension With Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Archives of Internal Medicine, 1984
• Effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and of attention control were Investigated In a prospective randomized trial of borderline or mild hypertensive patients. Both groups received placebo and had the same number of clinic return visits. After 22 weeks the average mean home BP In PMR decreased 3 mm Hg, whereas in controls BP increased 2 mm ...
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PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION THERAPY TO RELIEVE DENTAL ANXIETY

BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Background: Dental anxiety is complex phenomenon which is associated with the thought of visiting the dentist for therapeutic or care. It may be either physical, mental or social anxiety. The most common causes of anxiety in dental patients is fear of injections, fear of choking or gagging and fear of blood.
Boyapati Ramanarayana   +3 more
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The effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on dementia caregivers

Geriatric Nursing
While progressive muscle relaxation has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression in general populations, its impact on caregivers of dementia patients remains understudied. This study investigated the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in improving the well-being of dementia caregivers.
Dilek BAYKAL, Basar BILGIC
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