ALTERNATIVE

HEALTH
MODALITIES

MARY JEAN CYNTHIA L. MASINDA RN

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TYPES OF RELAXATION:

1. PROGRESSIVE TYPE

> REDUCE MENTAL ACTIVITY BY FOCUSING ON MUSCLE

CONTRACTION AND RELAXATION

2. PASSIVE RELAXATION = IT RELAX MUSCLE PASSIVELY E. g. deep breathing

Therapeutic effect:
> Lower HR,RR, and muscle tension
> improve well being and reducing symptom distress
> In combination with imagery, yoga etc. known to reduce pain, improve emotional well-being
and immune functions
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