Paradoxical Instructions in Relaxation Training

1986 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-412
Author(s):  
L. H. Anderson ◽  
H. G. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Temperature Change ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Treatment Technique ◽  
Main Effect

The effects of instructions (paradoxical versus standard), treatment technique (EMG biofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation and self-relaxation) and subjects' sex were investigated in a 2 by 3 by 2 between-subjects design. Dependent measures were the changes in EMG and skin temperature over one 40-min. training session for 72 volunteers. For EMG change, the main effect of training was significant, with muscle relaxation producing less reduction than other techniques. This finding reflected an increase in EMG in the 5-min. posttreatment interval for the muscle relaxation group. For temperature change, the interaction of instructions and sex was significant, indicating that paradoxical instructions produced greater increases in temperature than standard instructions for men but not for women.

Initial Relaxation Response: Personality and Treatment Factors

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 827-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Rawson ◽  
N. S. Bhatnagar ◽  
H. G. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Rate ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Relaxation Response ◽  
Dependent Variables

The relative effectiveness of three techniques used for relaxation training (EMG Biofeedback, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Self-relaxation) was compared for 12 subjects who scored high or low on trait anxiety. Dependent variables included change scores based on EMG readings and pulse rate and posttreatment State-anxiety. Pulse rate was significantly affected by the type of treatment, i.e., Progressive Muscle Relaxation produced less decrease in pulse rate than the other two techniques. EMG and State anxiety measures did not differ as a function of treatment.

Initial Relaxation Response: Contrasts between Clinical Patients and Normal Volunteers

1987 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. G. Schneider ◽  
J. C. Rawson ◽  
N. S. Bhatnagar
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Significant Interaction ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Response ◽  
Normal Volunteers ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Within Subjects ◽  
Surface Skin Temperature

The effectiveness of EMG biofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, and self-relaxation were compared using a within-subjects design. Thirteen clinical subjects and 48 normal volunteers participated in 4 counterbalanced relaxation sessions using one of the techniques. Frontalis EMG and surface skin temperature were monitored throughout the sessions. For reducing EMG, biofeedback was more effective than the other three techniques. A significant interaction of treatment X subjects was found for changes in skin temperature. Clinical subjects had the greatest increase in skin temperature with EMG biofeedback and analog subjects responded best to self-relaxation. There were no significant differences in initial measures of EMG or skin temperature for the two samples.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION EXERCISE BASED ON ARDUINO UNO ON BLOOD SUGAR, CHOLESTEROL AND URID ACID LEVELS IN THE ELDERLY

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Author(s):  
Eqlima Elfira
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Training Session ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Background:Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation training on blood sugar, choleterol and uric acid levels in the elderly in Medan Sunggal sub-district.Methods: This study was an experimental study with one group by examining blood sugar, cholesterol and uric acid levels before and after progressive muscle relaxation training. The research respondents were 39 elderly people in environmental areas II and III of Medan Sunggal sub-district. Blood sugar, cholesterol and uric acid levels were measured before the first session and after the end of the progressive muscle relaxation training session three times a week for 4 weeks.Results: The results were analyzed by using the Wilcoxon test using spss 26. Blood sugar and cholesterol levels have the same measurement results, while the pre and post measurements of uric acid levels have an increase in value which means that there is an effect of progressive muscle relaxation training on uric acid levels with a p value <0.05. . which means that Ha is accepted means that there is a difference between pre and post progressive muscle relaxation training based on Arduino Uno.Conclusion:Progressive muscle relaxation training only affects uric acid levels and has no effect on cholesterol and blood sugar levels in the elderly.  

scholarly journals Behavioral Interventions in Treating Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colmar Figueroa-Moseley ◽  
Pascal Jean-Pierre ◽  
Joseph A. Roscoe ◽  
Julie L. Ryan ◽  
Sadhna Kohli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Anticipatory Nausea ◽  
Anticipatory Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Chemotherapy Patients ◽  
Type 3

Anticipatory nausea and vomiting (ANV) is associated with a significant reduction in the quality of life for many chemotherapy patients. The use of 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor antagonists provides some relief for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but does not seem to control ANV. Nonpharmacologic approaches, which include behavioral interventions, may provide the greatest promise in relieving symptoms. Little evidence supports the use of complementary and alternative methods, such as acupuncture and acupressure, in relieving ANV. Behavioral interventions, especially progressive muscle relaxation training and systematic desensitization, should be considered important methods for preventing and treating ANV.

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