Relaxation Therapy - Trends
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Massage or music for pain relief in labour: a pilot randomised placebo controlled trial.

2 Mar 2008 Research on massage therapy for maternal pain and anxiety in labour is currently limited to four small trials. Each used different massage techniques, at different frequencies and durations, and relaxation techniques were included in three trials. ... Read more...

Pediatric headache: an examination of process variables in treatment.

29 Sep 2007 The goal of this article is to provide a rational methodological review of studies addressing the treatment of childhood headache. In particular, the goal is to provide a review of process variables that may be associated with the efficacy of ... Read more...

What does the evidence show? Efficacy of behavioural treatments for recurrent headaches in adults.

29 Apr 2007 Behavioural treatments (predominantly biofeedback, relaxation and cognitive-behavioural) have been utilised in headache management for nearly 4 decades. This paper examines their clinical efficacy, drawing upon 2 primary sources of evidence: ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Relaxation Therapy - Trends'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Massage or music for pain relief in labour: a pilot randomised placebo controlled trial. 2 Mar 2008
• Pediatric headache: an examination of process variables in treatment. 29 Sep 2007
• [Regarding music and medicine] Jun 2007
• What does the evidence show? Efficacy of behavioural treatments for recurrent headaches in adults. 29 Apr 2007
• Behavioural treatments: rationale and overview of the most common therapeutic protocols. 29 Apr 2007
• Coping with fibromialgia: usefulness of the Chronic Pain Coping Inventory-42. 31 Mar 2007
• Relaxation strategies and enhancement of hypnotic susceptibility: EEG neurofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation and self-hypnosis. 30 Aug 2006
• Behavioral treatment of migraine: current status and future directions. 29 Apr 2004
• Relaxation training as a holistic nursing intervention. 30 Mar 2000
• Psychosocial treatment prescriptions for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia, 1991-1996. 30 Oct 1999
• [Biofeedback--a modern therapeutic approach and its possible relevance for general practice] 30 Dec 1988

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Technical information about 'Relaxation Therapy'

Definition: Treatment to improve one's health condition by using techniques that can reduce PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS; PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS; or both.

Descriptor UI: D012064

Alternative terms: Relaxation Therapy; Therapy, Relaxation; Relaxation Techniques; Relaxation Technics;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics; education; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; organization & administration;

Tree Number: E02.190.525.875; F04.754.137.750;

History Note: 2009 (1991); use RELAXATION TECHNICS 1976-1990

Technical Notes: RELAXATION is also available; MUSCLE RELAXATION is available for the physiological relaxation of muscles