University:
Lincoln University
Course:
NUR301 | Fundamental of Nursing
Academic year:

2024
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184

Pages:

3
Author:

Bobby E.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique The definition of progressive muscle relaxation technique is a relaxation therapy given to patients by tensing certain muscles by combining deep breathing exercises and a series of contractions and relaxations of certain muscles. 1.Objective: a) Reduce muscle tension, b) Reducing anxiety, c) Reduce neck and back pain, d) Reduces high blood pressure, heart frequency and metabolic rate. e) Reduces cardiac dysrhythmia, oxygen demand; f) Increase the sense of fitness, stress concentration g) Overcoming insomnia, depression, fatigue, irritability, muscle spasms, mild phobias, mild stuttering, and h) Build positive emotions. 2.Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Procedure Do the exercises with a friend before you give these exercises to the patient. There are 15 steps in the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique procedure. In this module, you will be given examples for each step. Have fun practicing and here is the description: 1) Identify the level of anxiety 2) Assess the patient's readiness and the patient's feelings. 3) Prepare a room that is cool, not noisy and natural 4) Prepare a bed or chair that can support the patient's shoulders 5) Explain again the goals of therapy and the procedures to be carried out a. The patient lies or sits reclined (there is a support for the legs and shoulders) b. Do deep breathing exercises by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth c. Together with the patient, identify (the patient is encouraged and guided to identify) muscle areas that are often tense, for example the forehead, nape, neck, shoulders, waist, arms and calves d. Guide the patient to tighten the muscles for 5-7 seconds then guide the patient to relax the muscles for 20-30 seconds. e. Tighten the forehead (wrinkle the forehead upwards) for 5-7 seconds, then relax for 20-30 seconds. The patient is told to feel relaxed. f. Tighten your shoulders, pull them up for 5-7 seconds, then relax for 20-30 seconds. The patient is asked to feel relaxed and feel the blood flow smoothly. g. Clench your palms and tighten the bicep muscles for 5-7 seconds, then relax for 20-30 seconds. The patient is told to feel relaxed and feel the blood flow smoothly. h. Tighten your calves, pull your thumbs behind your biceps for 5-7 seconds, then relax for 20-30 seconds. Ask the patient tofeel relaxed and feel the blood flow smoothly. 6) During contraction the patient is advised to feel the tightness of the muscles and during relaxation the patient is advised to concentrate on feeling the relaxation of the muscles.