Progressive muscle relaxation in cardiac rehabilitation: a pilot study
C Wilk, B Turkoski�- Rehabilitation Nursing Journal, 2001 - journals.lww.com
Learning to manage stress is an important lifestyle change for participants in cardiac
rehabilitation programs. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is one stress management
approach that has produced positive benefits among different patient populations. The
purpose of this study was to identify the effects of learning and practicing PMR in a
population of cardiac rehabilitation patients. Blood pressure and heart rate data, and scores
on the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI™) were collected from a treatment�…
rehabilitation programs. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is one stress management
approach that has produced positive benefits among different patient populations. The
purpose of this study was to identify the effects of learning and practicing PMR in a
population of cardiac rehabilitation patients. Blood pressure and heart rate data, and scores
on the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI™) were collected from a treatment�…