Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Biofeedback-Assisted Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) for Managing Mild/Moderate Depression

Biofeedback is the way of gaining greater awareness physiological functions with a goal self-regulation. JPMR (Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation) causes release tension in skeletal muscles, neuro-muscular system thus seen as mediator relief depressive symptoms. This study aimed to see comparative efficacy biofeedback-assisted JPMR, escitalopram and bimodal use both management mild/moderate depression. The was conducted at Mental Hospital, Indore, Sample Size 30 [Group A 10; biofeedback, Group B escitalopram, C both]. 8 sessions were given group C. Escitalopram HAM-D BDI applied baseline, 4 weeks weeks. As per scale scores, combined has significantly better response than only biofeedback or patients mild moderate Thus appears be useful adjunctive treatment for episode.