Carlson C R, Ventrella M A, Sturgis E T
J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 1987 Jun;18(2):121-6. doi: 10.1016/0005-7916(87)90025-5.
The present paper introduces a relaxation procedure based upon muscle stretching exercises. Traditional progressive relaxation training starts from muscle tensing exercises to teach voluntary control of muscle tension, but the literature shows widely varying results. An alternative method of relaxation training starts from muscle stretching exercises. Muscle stretching provides sensation contrasts for learning relaxation in addition to fostering relaxation through the stretching of muscles. The present report documents the rationale for the procedure and presents data from a clinical case study, including six months' follow-up, in support of its efficacy.
本文介绍了一种基于肌肉拉伸练习的放松程序。传统的渐进性放松训练从肌肉紧张练习开始，以教授对肌肉紧张的自主控制，但文献显示结果差异很大。一种替代的放松训练方法从肌肉拉伸练习开始。肌肉拉伸除了通过拉伸肌肉促进放松外，还为学习放松提供感觉对比。本报告记录了该程序的基本原理，并提供了一项临床病例研究的数据，包括六个月的随访，以支持其有效性。
