标题：The Effect Of 61-Point Relaxation Technique Training On Stress Parameters In Premenstrual Syndrome Patients After Cold Pressor Test Induced Stress : A Randomized Controlled Trial
期刊名称：International Journal of Basic & Applied Physiology
印刷版ISSN：2320-172X
出版年度：2012
期号：1
页码：146-150
语种：English
出版社：Society of Basic & Applied Physiology
摘要：Premenstrual syndrome is said to be a psycho neuro endocrine disorder with biological , psychological components along with stress as a major cause. Stress is a common condition , a response to a physical threat /psychological distress that generates a host of chemical & hormonal reactions in the body . Yoga is a unique method for balancing two components of autonomic nervous system & influencing psychological & stress related disorders . Objective : To assess and compare the effect of 61 - point relaxation technique on systolic BP, diastolic BP, Heart Rate & Respiratory Rate in patients of PMS before and after intervention and compare the effect of 61 - point relaxation technique on SBP, DBP & Heart Rate in persons with and without premenstrual syndrome . Method: A total number of ninety two women in reproductive age group were studied in premenstrual phase of menstrual cycle . Cold pressor test was used to assess sympathetic activity . Basal parameters including systolic BP , diastolic BP , heart rate and respiratory rate were recorded before & after cold pressor test in both control & study group before & after 61- point relaxation technique . Results : Basal systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure heart rate and respiratory rate of females with premenstrual syndrome was significantly higher than the control subjects (p- value 0.0056, 0.0048, 0.0046 and 0.0057) respectively, suggesting the presence of stress in females with premenstrual syndrome . Immediately after cold pressor test, the said parameters were statistically significantly more raised in premenstrual syndrome group than control group (p value 0.0005, 0.0006, 0.0004,0.0037) respectively. Following 1 week of 61-point relaxation technique training , the control group showed a significant decline in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure heart rate and respiratory rate (p 0.0476, 0.0385 , 0.0334 , 0.0231) respectively. However, the premenstrual syndrome group showed a statistically highly significant reduction in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure , heart rate and respiratory r ate (p value 0.0043 ,0.0067 ,0.0023 , 0.0012) respectively immediately after cold pressor test. Conclusion: These results depicts a decline in sympathetic activity by 61- point relaxation training and it can be used as an efficient relaxation tool to reduce the premenstrual stress .
