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18 Diseases Researched for Relaxation Therapy
NameACCKFocus
Anxiety230Locked
Anxiety Disorders330Locked
Cortisol: High220Locked
Stress220Locked
Asthma110Locked
Cesarean Section110Locked
Chronic Pain110Locked
Depression110Locked
Depressive Disorder110Locked
Fibromyalgia110Locked
Hypertension110Locked
Memory Disorders110Locked
Multiple Sclerosis110Locked
Parkinson's Disease110Locked
Pregnancy: Prevention of Problems110Locked
Quality of Life: Poor110Locked
Sleep Disorders110Locked
Tremor110Locked

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12 Abstracts with Relaxation Therapy Research

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Relaxation therapy can be selected as a useful intervention for reducing negative emotions in people with anxiety disorders.Mar 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2018 Apr ;32(2):278-284. Epub 2017 Nov 21. PMID: 29579524
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2018
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Anxiety
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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A muscle relaxation technique reduces heart rate, state anxiety, perceived stress, and salivary cortisol. Jan 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Biol Psychol. 2002;60(1):1-16. PMID: 12100842
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Anxiety Disorders, Cortisol: High, Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
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A muscle relaxation technique reduces salivary levels of cortisol. Dec 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback. 2005 Dec;30(4):375-87. PMID: 16385425
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Cortisol: High
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
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Flotation therapy helped relieve participants stress, anxiety, depression and relief from long lasting pain, while increasing sleep quality and optimism levels. Dec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 ;14:417. Epub 2014 Oct 25. PMID: 25344737
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Pain, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Sleep Disorders, Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Floatation Tank Immersion, Relaxation Therapy
Additional Keywords : Altered States Of Consciousness, Significant Treatment Outcome
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Functional relaxation and guided imagery has a positive effect on respiratory parameters in patients with asthma. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Psychother Psychosom. 2009;78(4):233-9. Epub 2009 Apr 28. PMID: 19401624
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Asthma
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
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Relaxation and guided imagery appears to improve symptoms in Hispanic persons diagnosed with fibromyalgiaJul 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Fam Community Health. 2008 Jul-Sep;31(3):204-12. PMID: 18552601
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic Actions : Guided Imagery, Relaxation Therapy
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Relaxation education sessions result in significant reductions in low birth weight, cesarean section, and/or instrumental extraction. Apr 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2006 Apr-Jun;20(2):138-46. PMID: 16714913
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Hidarnia A, Kazemnejad A
Diseases : Cesarean Section, Pregnancy: Prevention of Problems
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
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Relaxation guided imagery can dramatically reduce Parkinson's disease tremor. Oct 30, 2009

Pubmed Data : Mov Disord. 2009 Oct 30;24(14):2059-62. PMID: 19768725
Article Published Date : Oct 30, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Parkinson's Disease, Tremor
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
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Relaxation seems to be an interesting therapeutic option for reducing anxiety in people with intellectual disabilities.Aug 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Intellect Disabil. 2016 Sep ;20(3):228-40. Epub 2015 Sep 28. PMID: 26420821
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Relaxation training focusing on muscle relaxation appear to improve quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. Aug 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Clin Nurs. 2009 Aug;18(15):2171-9. PMID: 19583649
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Multiple Sclerosis, Quality of Life: Poor
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
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Short-term practice of relaxation therapy can improve autonomic balance and promote cardiovascular health of medical students.Aug 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Am J Health Promot. 2014 Sep-Oct;29(1):23-8. Epub 2013 Nov 7. PMID: 24200249
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypertension
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
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Yoga-based relaxation techniques improve memory and state of anxiety. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Biopsychosoc Med. 2009;3:8. Epub 2009 Aug 13. PMID: 19674483
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders, Memory Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Relaxation Therapy , Yoga

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