proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (pnf) training (contraction - relaxation method), in compared to the other methods of static and dynamic stretching exercises; has higher and safer effects on enhancement of hamstring muscle's flexibility, strength and endurance. achieving the optimal combination of contraction and stretching phases in pnf training that can increase these factors of phy...

In recent years, a great amount of interest has been generated by the potential treatment application of biofeedback techniques in vaiious psychosomatic disorders. The possibility of using it in the treatment of tension headache was first advanced by Budzynski et al. (1970). Subsequently various workers demonstrated a similar encouraging result in uncontrolled studies (Wickramasekera, 1972 ; Mc...

extract  this article is about sports training that reduce pain after cesarean delivery. this method not only for women but also for other women and men who have abdominal surgery is beneficial. this method is based on relaxation , facilitate deep breathing and after surgery coughing. after that, some advices is given to patients for pain relief.   exercises to relax the muscles:   naturally af...

Along with many physiologic changes seen aging, significant also happen in sleep and circadian rhythm across the lifes. Insomnia is a form of disorder that often experienced by elderly. difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. Treatment for insomnia usually begins elimination habits (moving beds, using bed only to others) if it doesn't work, can be treated hypnotic drugs. In fact, elderly al...

This study aims to identify various complementary therapies that can overcome nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The method used is a literature search from different online databases. results showed several treat chemotherapy, such as acupressure, yoga, acupuncture, foot massage therapy, breathing exercises guided imagery combined with progressive muscle rela...

Muscle relaxation therapy (MRT) has continued to play an important role in the modern treatment of anxiety disorders. Abbreviations of the original progressive MRT protocol [Jacobson, E. (1938). Progressive relaxation (2nd ed.). Chicago: University of Chicago Press] have been found to be effective in panic disorder (PD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This review describes the most comm...

Background: Problems that arise during menstruation include pain before or during menstruation. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) techniques and Endorphin Massage (EM) therapy have been shown to be effective in controlling menstrual pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the effectiveness of pain intensity carried out by PMR therapy and EM therapy. Methods: Quasi...