Biofeedback-assisted relaxation training for primary dysmenorrhea: A case study

1978 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas F. Dietvorst ◽  
David Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea

The effects of EMG biofeedback and relaxation training on primary dysmenorrhea

1982 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl D. Bennink ◽  
Lynda L. Hulst ◽  
James A. Benthem
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea

Relaxation Training in the Reduction of Traumatic Headaches: A Case Study

1983 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy W. Smith ◽  
Douglas R. Denney
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
History Of ◽  
Traumatic Head ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Chronic Headaches ◽  
Treatment Gains ◽  
Assertion Training

Self-controlled relaxation training was combined with assertion training to treat a 22-year-old woman with a 2-year history of chronic headaches following a traumatic injury to her head and neck. There was a substantial drop in the frequency of headaches and medication use with the introduction of both components of treatment. Gains were maintained at a 6-month follow-up. The case is presented in the context of a general treatment plan for modification of traumatic headaches. The plan combines a focus on both antecedent (i.e. environmental stress) and consequent (i.e. pain behavior reinforcers) events as possible factors influencing chronic post-traumatic head pain.

Reduction of Hemifacial Spasm and Dysarthria Following EMG Biofeedback

1984 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick T. Rubow ◽  
John C. Rosenbek ◽  
Michael J. Collins ◽  
Gastone G. Celesia
Keyword(s):  
Hemifacial Spasm ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Feedback Training ◽  
Facial Spasm ◽  
History Of ◽  
Carry Over

In this case study, a geriatric patient who had an 18-year history of hemifacial spasm was given EMG-biofeedback-assisted relaxation training. No formal speech therapy was provided. Our results confirmed two hypotheses: (a) The patient would learn to reduce frontalis EMG and facial spasm with and then without biofeedback, and (b) as a result, speech would be markedly improved. At both the 1-month and 15-month follow-up the patient retained the ability to relax his facial muscles with similar carry-over to speech. Possible neurophysiologic mechanisms of action mediating the feedback training are discussed.

Demonstration of Slide Projection as an Alternative to Imaginal Stimulus Presentation in Systematic Desensitization Therapy

1968 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 527-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel Goldberg ◽  
Thomas J. D'Zurilla
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Stimulus Presentation ◽  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
Desensitization Therapy ◽  
Slide Projection ◽  
Injection Procedure

This case study demonstrated the use of slide projection as an alternative to imaginal stimulus presentation in the systematic desensitization treatment of two clients with an incapacitating fear of receiving injections. The outcome was quite successful in both cases. Prior to treatment, neither client could be encouraged to rake a test injection. Following treatment, both clients completed a test injection procedure and reported a substantial reduction in anxiety. The outcome was not successful with two similar clients who received only relaxation training. Several informal observations suggest that slide projection has certain advantages over the imaginal procedure and could be more effective in certain cases.

Combined Medical and Psychological Treatment of Postchemotherapy Nausea and Vomiting: A Case Study

1989 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Curtis D. Booraem ◽  
John V. Flowers ◽  
Jann Gumbiner
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Experimental Designs ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Treatment Control ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Innovative Potential

The current case study illustrates the innovative potential of combined medical and psychological treatment of postchemotherapy nausea and vomiting for cancer patients. A 58-yr.-old male patient diagnosed with leukemia and on a weekly cytosine arabinoside (Ara-C) treatment protocol, experienced violent vomiting episodes approximately 3 hr. after each injection. Emesis was so severe that the patient considered terminating treatment. Control was attempted with antiemetics (Compazine, Reglan), an antianxiety agent (Valium), an hypnotic (Dalmane), canabinol, hypnosis, and relaxation training without success. A re-examination of these strategies employing experimental rigor and data-responsive experimental designs indicated how success can be achieved without the necessity of new interventions. The patient experienced complete emetic relief and at 3-yr. follow-up remained symptom-free.

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