scholarly journals A School-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program for Female Adolescents: Development and the Effectiveness on Physiological and Psychological Evidence

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1319
Author(s):  
Mei-Li Tsai ◽  
Tsan-Hwang Cheng ◽  
Yen-Kuang Yang ◽  
Chi-Jane Wang
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Psychological Evidence ◽  
Physiological Homeostasis

(1) Background: A variety of stressors may be potentially harmful to adolescents’ health and well-being. Relaxation techniques have been recognized as a valid method for stress release, but the challenge is to apply them practically in schools to produce the desired effects. (2) Methods: This feasibility study used the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and hair cortisol concentration (HCC) to test the effects of an abbreviated progressive muscle relaxation (APMR) program on female adolescents. The participants were recruited from a high school and assigned by class cluster to either the experimental group (EG, n = 40) or the control group (CG, n = 35). Both received 4 weeks of stress-related lessons. The EG received 60 additional sessions of APMR over 12 weeks. (3) Results: The program dropout rate of the participants was 1.3%. The EG’s program adhesion rate was 99.1%, and nearly half felt satisfied with the program. After adjusting for the BMI and the pretest in the ANCOVA, it was found that the CG had a greater change in HCC between the pre- and post-tests than the EG, while the PSS did not change significantly in either group. (4) Conclusion: APMR is a valid practice for physiological homeostasis of HCC for female adolescents, but it has no significant effect on perceived stress.

scholarly journals INTERVENSI PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION LEBIH MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH DARI PADA SLOW STROKE BACK MASSAGE PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DERAJAT I YANG MENGONSUMSI OBAT ANTI HIPERTENSI DI BADUNG

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Komang Ayu Juni Antari ◽  
Alex Pangkahila ◽  
Muh. Ali Imron ◽  
I Putu Adiartha Griadhi ◽  
Luh Made Indah Sri Handari Adiputra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Back Massage

ABTSRACT Introduction: Physical exercise as anticipate of hypertension along with nutrition and medicines. One of physical exercise that can be applicated here is relaxation techniques which is showed positive impact in decreased blood pressure. Objective: Determine the difference between PMR intervention with SSBM intervention to reduce blood pressure for grade I hypertension patients whose consumed anti-hypertension medicine in badung regency. Methods: Experimental method Pre and post-test control group design and used 24 subjects, divided in to 2 groups, in which the experimental group I (n=12) received progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) while the treatment group 2 (n=12) received slow stroke back massage (SSBM). Intervention is given 3 times a week for 4 weeks. This study was using simple random sampling. Blood pressure was measured by sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. Result: Independent Sample T-test showed there was significant difference between Group 1 and Group 2 which (p<0.05) for systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation intervention decrease blood pressure more than slow stroke back massage intervention in patients grade I hypertension whose consumed anti-hypertension medicine in Badung Regency.Keywords: progressive muscle relaxation, slow stroke back massage, grade I hypertension, blood pressure

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON DEPRESSION LEVEL OF CRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENT UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS THERAPY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
Ifa Roifah ◽  
Amar Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Disease Patient ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Depression Level

Hemodialysis is a renal replacement therapy for patients with cronic renal disease who are decline of renal fuction. The complex therapy and physical condition of chronic kidney disease and hemodialysis patient involve a severe stressor that lead to depression. Progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of nonpharmacoloical therapies that treat depression. This research aimed to prove the influence of progressive muscle relaxation technique to changes in depression level in cronic kidney disease with hemodialysis in Dr. WahidinSudiroHusodoMojokertohospital. In this research design used is Quasy experiment with pre-test post-test control group design. Sample of 30 people were taken by simple random sampling. 15 people from experimental group were given routine progressive muscle relaxation technique in 2 times a day of the week and 15 people from control group were given not routine progressive muscle relaxation techniques in 2 day one time in a week . The research instrument was Beck Depression Inventory. Wilcoxon  Signed Rank Test shows that p value (0.001) < α (0.05), so it is accepted  that there is an effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the depression level of cronic kidney disease patient undergoing hemodialysis. To test the U-Mann Whitney shows that p value (0.005) < α (0.05), so that H0 is rejected it means there is different of the channge depression level between experiment group and the control group.this therapy can increase the production of melatonin and serotonin, reduce stress hormone cortisol. PMR also, lowering the muscle tension ,do make positive thinking so,  throught that is influence to decrease in depression level. Routine muscle relaxationdistractify the stressor everyday in training.

Mind–Body Interventions and Sleep: Dealing with Stress and Improving Emotional Wellness

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-194
Author(s):  
Sophie von Garnier ◽  
Shauna L. Shapiro ◽  
Jason C. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Emotional Wellness ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality ◽  
Mental Well Being

Research has shown that sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being. In this chapter, the authors discuss the relationships between psychological functioning, stress, and sleep, demonstrating that sleep plays a key role in cognitive and emotional processes and mental health. They also illustrate how various psychological factors contribute to sleep disturbance and explore different relaxation techniques shown to improve sleep quality, including deep breathing, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation. Finally, the authors examine Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia, a pioneering intervention that integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness training.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS RELAKSASI SELAMA KEHAMILAN TERHADAP PENURUNAN STRES, KECEMASAN IBU HAMIL DAN RESPON JANIN DALAM KANDUNGAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yurike Septianingrum
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Prenatal Stress ◽  
Fetal Heart Rate ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Fetal Heart ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques

Prenatal stress and anxiety are conditions that were commonly experienced by pregnant women during pregnancy which can be at risk of preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, and low birth weight (LBW). This study aims to do a literature review of some RCTs measuring the effectiveness of relaxation during pregnancy to reduce prenatal stress, anxiety, and fetal responses. Samples were 217 pregnant women with gestational age 32-34 weeks and single fetal. Variables focused on prenatal stress and anxiety level were measured by level of cortisol, ACTH, Norepinephrine (NE), Epinephrine (E), and Fetal Heart Rate (FHR). Guided Imagery (GI) and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) were generally effective to reduce prenatal stress and anxiety compared with control group, but there are no reduce levels of cortisol, ACTH, NE, and E. Fetal heart rate (FHR) can not be measured because the statistic datas were not shown on detail. Relaxation techniques such as GI and PMR were proved to be effective to reduce prenatal stress and anxiety during pregnancy. Nurses should promote the implementation of GI and PMR as safe relaxation techniques for pregnant women to reduce prenatal stress and anxiety during pregnancy.

Progressive muscle relaxation as a supportive intervention for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Pelekasis ◽  
Ifigeneia Matsouka ◽  
Anna Koumarianou
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Supportive Intervention

ABSTRACTBackground:Many cancer patients use a wide variety of techniques to improve their physical and mental well-being, including relaxation therapy and, specifically, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). However, there is no strong evidence that supports the efficacy of this technique.Objective:Our aim was to review the evidence regarding the use of PMR as a supportive intervention for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment.Method:Six databases were electronically searched: AMED, the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Scopus, and the Web of Science. After removing duplicates, 700 publications were screened and 57 identified as potentially relevant. The flow of information from record identification to study inclusion was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. Original articles published in peer-reviewed journals that studied the use of PMR as an intervention, were randomized or included a matched control group, and that included patients receiving chemotherapy were included. Studies that combined PMR with other interventions were excluded. The methodological quality of included trials was assessed using the Jadad Scale and the CONSORT guidelines.Results:A total of 5 of the 57 papers fulfilled the preset criteria and were included in our systematic review. Our findings indicate that PMR might improve comfort and reduce the anxiety levels and side effects caused by chemotherapy, with the exception of vomiting. Nonetheless, the quality of all the included studies was extremely low.Significance of results:There is evidence that PMR might have a few benefits for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Still, the small number of studies included and their poor quality limit the significance of our results. Despite the fact that pharmaceutical approaches for controlling side effects might be reaching their full potential and that there might be further usefulness for such integrative treatments as PMR, the need to run more high-quality trials testing the efficacy of this technique is warranted before suggesting its adoption as part of standard cancer care.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on The Complete Opening Time during Normal Labor

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (B) ◽  
pp. 608-611
Author(s):  
Siti Saidah Nasution ◽  
Erniyati Erniyati ◽  
Hariati Hariati
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Speed Up

BACKGROUND: The pain feeling and pain are a very frightening condition for the mother while undergoing labor. The fluency in undergoing childbirth is influenced by the mother’s ability to manage labor pain. Good pain management will improve the ability of mothers to undergo labor with good collaboration and speed up the process of complete opening time. The non-pharmacological method used to reduce labor pain intensity is a progressive muscle relaxation technique. Interventions are carried out with movements that combine deep breathing exercises when the muscles are relaxed. This research is a descriptive study using a quasi-experimental approach using two groups, namely, the intervention group and the control group. AIM: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on reducing pain. The number of samples used was 30 people with accidental sampling technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Research sites in USU Medan Hospitals and maternity clinics. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, which consisted of two parts, namely, demographic data and complete opening time (opening 10 cm). Data analysis was performed using independent sample t-test. RESULTS: Results with significance p < 0.05. The results showed that the intervention with progressive muscle relaxation techniques at the time I could accelerate the complete opening time (opening 10 cm) in the intervention group. CONCLUSION: Intervention using progressive muscle relaxation techniques is expected to be applied as an intervention in the management of labor pain and speed up the opening process.  

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON DEPRESSION LEVEL OF CRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENT UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS THERAPY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
Ifa Roifah ◽  
Amar Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Disease Patient ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Depression Level

Hemodialysis is a renal replacement therapy for patients with cronic renal disease who are decline of renal fuction. The complex therapy and physical condition of chronic kidney disease and hemodialysis patient involve a severe stressor that lead to depression. Progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of nonpharmacoloical therapies that treat depression. This research aimed to prove the influence of progressive muscle relaxation technique to changes in depression level in cronic kidney disease with hemodialysis in Dr. WahidinSudiroHusodoMojokertohospital. In this research design used is Quasy experiment with pre-test post-test control group design. Sample of 30 people were taken by simple random sampling. 15 people from experimental group were given routine progressive muscle relaxation technique in 2 times a day of the week and 15 people from control group were given not routine progressive muscle relaxation techniques in 2 day one time in a week . The research instrument was Beck Depression Inventory. Wilcoxon  Signed Rank Test shows that p value (0.001) < α (0.05), so it is accepted  that there is an effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the depression level of cronic kidney disease patient undergoing hemodialysis. To test the U-Mann Whitney shows that p value (0.005) < α (0.05), so that H0 is rejected it means there is different of the channge depression level between experiment group and the control group.this therapy can increase the production of melatonin and serotonin, reduce stress hormone cortisol. PMR also, lowering the muscle tension ,do make positive thinking so,  throught that is influence to decrease in depression level. Routine muscle relaxationdistractify the stressor everyday in training.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Efektivitas Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) dengan Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE) terhadap Tekanan Darah Penderita Hipertensi

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 356-370
Author(s):  
Andry Sartika ◽  
Anwar Wardi ◽  
Yani Sofiani
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Blood Pressure Reduction ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference

This study aimed to determine the differences between the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE) on BP of hypertension patients. The research was an experiment with a randomized pretest and posttest with three group design without a control group. The sample was 30 people with hypertension. The data were analyzed by univariate, bivariate and miltivariate. The results of the study showed a decrease in systolic and diastolic BP after the intervention to all groups. There was no significant difference on the effectiveness between the three groups after intervention. The optimal time of reduction in systolic BP in the PMR and SDBE groups occurred on day three. In diastolic BP, the optimal time of reduction did not occur. In conclusion, the three relaxation techniques effectively reduced blood pressure of hypertension patients. The effective time of blood pressure reduction occurred on the third day. The suggestion for patients from this study is the patients with hypertension can do the relaxation techniques Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE) to lower the BP to close to normal. Keywords: Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE)

scholarly journals The effects of progressive muscular relaxation as a nursing procedure used for those who suffer from stress due to multiple sclerosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolla Gabrielle Nascimento Novais ◽  
Karla de Melo Batista ◽  
Eliane da Silva Grazziano ◽  
Maria Helena Costa Amorim
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Experimental Group

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation as a nursing procedure on the levels of stress for sufferers of multiple sclerosis. Method: random clinical trials conducted at the Neurology outpatients unit at a University Hospital. The sample consisted of 40 patients who were being monitored as outpatients (20 in a control group and 20 in an experimental group). The Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique was used. The control variables were collected through interviews that were recorded on forms and on the Perceived Stress Scale that we used. Five meetings were held every fortnight covering a period of eight weeks. The experimental group was advised to carry out daily progressive muscle relaxation activities. After eight weeks of these activities, they were evaluated again to measure their levels of stress. In order to analyze the data used, the software package Statistics for Social Sciences version 19.0 was used. Results: the application of the t test showed a significant reduction in the Perceived Stress Scale scores in the experimental group (p<0.001), which in turn proved that there was a reduction in the levels of stress after the application of the relaxation practic-es. Conclusion: the progressive muscle relaxation activities contributed to the reduction in stress levels for multiple sclerosis suffers and thus can be used in nursing for patients. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT 02673827.

scholarly journals Foam Rolling Elicits Neuronal Relaxation Patterns Distinct from Manual Massage: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 818
Author(s):  
Yann Kerautret ◽  
Aymeric Guillot ◽  
Sébastien Daligault ◽  
Franck Di Rienzo
Keyword(s):  
Skin Conductance ◽  
Muscle Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Randomized Controlled

The present double-blinded, randomized controlled study sought to compare the effects of a full-body manual massage (MM) and a foam rolling (FR) intervention on subjective and objective indexes of performance and well-being. A total of 65 healthy individuals were randomly allocated to an FR, MM, or a control group who received a cognitively oriented relaxation routine. Self-report ratings of perceived anxiety, muscle relaxation, and muscle pain were used to index changes in affect and physical sensations. The sit-and-reach and toe-touch tests, as well as a mental calculation task, were used to index motor and cognitive performances, respectively. We also conducted resting-state electroencephalography and continuous skin conductance recordings before and after the experimental intervention. Both FR and MM groups exhibited neural synchronization of alpha and beta oscillations during the posttest. Skin conductance increased from the pretest to the posttest in the relaxation group, but decreased in the FR group. All interventions improved range of motion, although only the MM group outperformed the relaxation group for the toe-touch performance. MM was associated with reduced muscle pain and increased muscle relaxation. Reduced perceived anxiety after the intervention was observed in the FR group only. Overall, MM and FR both improved objective and subjective indexes of performance and well-being. Differences between the two massage interventions are discussed in relation to the effects of pressure stimulation on autonomic regulations and the proactive vs. retroactive nature of FR, compared to MM.

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