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Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Pulmonary Functions and Stress on Lower Limb Amputation
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique and Conventional treatment for Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury). Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To determine the effects of progressive muscle relaxation technique on pulmonary functions in lower limb amputation patients. Randomized control Trail study design was chosen for this study, sampling technique Non probability convenient sampling then randomly allocated into groups by coin toss method. The subject in experimental group (n=20) were provided PMRT twice a day for one week and conventional treatment (n=20) was provided to control group. Modified perceived stress scale was used to find the effect of PMRT on stress, and pulmonary function was measured by digital spirometer..
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Interventions
PMRT begins by assuming a comfortable position of lying down, sitting or leaning back. Patient is asked to take a breathe in and intentionally contract muscle and hold muscle and after that release all tension and focus on sensation of relaxation. Each muscle group is tensed for 5-7 seconds and relaxed for 20-30 seconds. PMRT is given twice a day for one week.
Strengthening exercises of residual limb: After amputation strengthening exercises of residual limb is necessary to prevent shortening of muscles and tightening of joints, moreover it is necessary to make residual limb strong and flexible in order to use a prosthesis. This include Hip abduction, prone hip extension and Prone position. Gait training: This include standing exercises in the parallel bars with or without the prosthesis. Initial walking exercises in which the patient is taught to raise each knee alternately and to try to take weight on his limb as much as possible. Deep Breathing exercise: Deep breathing 10-15 repetitions twice a day.