SUPPORTIVE THERAPY IN CANCER PATIENTS: POGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELEXATION THERAPY

ABSTRACT:         Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy is one of the powerful tool for relaxation of mind and body which convert into relaxed and calm state. It is a simple, safe and self-awareness technique used for the individuals or group of persons. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy  have many health related benefits like relieve pain, nausea, stress, anxiety, lower blood pressure so on. And also strengthen the physical, mental, emotional well-being. Method and materials: A different session with exercises is used by the therapist. The session starts with the relaxation, breathing exercise which helps to increase the attention of mind. In the technique the practitioner guide the clients and tell them to relax progressively of different parts of the body (Example- feat ankle, then knees and so on). Result: According to research studies the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy is an effective or supportive therapy in Cancer patients as proved. By practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy  20 to 30 minutes daily in their live it relax the mind as well as reduces the symptomatic problems like pain, nausea, stress, anxiety related to cancer. Conclusion: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy significantly reduces all the stressful stimuli and makes client with well relaxed and calm mind. Especially cancer patient who are fighting with cancer cells in their body showing maximum symptoms related to adverse effects of treatment. For cancer patients Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy  is a best remedy supportive treatment or technique to relief from various problems which in turn make their life betterment with copying harmful crises. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy