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Progressive muscle relaxation is a therapeutic technique used to manage and reduce symptoms of anxiety, as evidenced by its inclusion in stress-reduction therapies [1], its demonstrated efficacy in clinical studies [2], and its application for cancer survivors [3].
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Post Treatment Survivorship, Information, Resources - Cancer Care cancercare.org 1 fact
claimProgressive relaxation, meditation, and guided imagery are techniques that can help reduce stress and anxiety in cancer survivors.
How Therapy Helps With Chronic Stress and Health Anxiety elitepsychologyandwellness.com 1 fact
procedureTherapy for chronic stress and anxiety often incorporates relaxation skills including diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness and grounding exercises to calm the nervous system and reduce physiological symptoms.
Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety frontlineerdallas.com 1 fact
measurementA 2015 systematic review of two studies involving 275 participants older than 60 years of age found that progressive muscle relaxation was promising for reducing anxiety and depression, with positive effects for depression maintained 14 weeks after treatment.