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Relaxation training combined with increased physical activity lowers the psychophysiological activation in community-home boys.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2269649     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Resting electrical activity (EMG) in the frontalis, temporalis, trapezius and erector trunci muscles, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), were measured in boys in a community home, and in controls of the same age in an ordinary school. EMG in the community-home boys was significantly higher than in controls, whereas BP did not yield any difference. The community-home boys participated in a programme consisting of relaxation training and increased physical activity for 4 months. After this intervention, EMG in all muscle groups was decreased, and the level of EMG was also lower than the values measured in controls. Systolic and diastolic BP in the community-home boys was also lowered, but the decrease was not significant as compared to the control group. In conclusion, relaxation training and/or increased physical activity is effective in decreasing the elevated activation observed in community-home boys.
Authors:
E Rauhala; H Alho; O Hänninen; P Helin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology     Volume:  10     ISSN:  0167-8760     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Psychophysiol     Publication Date:  1990 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-02-21     Completed Date:  1991-02-21     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8406214     Medline TA:  Int J Psychophysiol     Country:  NETHERLANDS    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  63-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology, University of Kuopio, Finland.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Blood Pressure*
Electromyography
Exercise*
Humans
Juvenile Delinquency / rehabilitation*
Male
Muscle Contraction*
Relaxation Therapy*
Residential Treatment
Social Adjustment

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