Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Anxiety in Geriatric Population

Dr. Reshma S. Gurav, Dr. Shweta K. Nahar

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) has continued to play an important role in the modern treatment of anxiety disorders. In the light of exposure to various age related problems, it is evident that geriatric people are stressed highly and they need some relaxation techniques to calm their mind. The present study aimed at reducing anxiety among geriatrics by using Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to assess the anxiety levels in the participants. Exercise protocol consisted of Jacobson‘s progressive relaxation technique followed by deep eathing exercises.Post training of progressive muscle relaxation technique the anxiety score was significantly lowered.The present study recommends the progressive muscle relaxation technique for reducing anxiety symptoms in geriatrics.

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Dr. Reshma S. Gurav, Dr. Shweta K. Nahar, Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Anxiety in Geriatric Population, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-4 | April-2018

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