Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Biofeedback and L-Theanine in Patients Suffering from Anxiety Disorder

By : Ajeet Sidana, Aditi Pangotra, Thiyam Kiran Singh

Page No: 219-228

Abstract
The present study aimed to study the efficacy of different interventions in management of other anxiety disorders. A cross sectional study was carried out in which thirty participants with the diagnosis of other anxiety disorder were recruited from the Psychiatry outpatient unit. The participants were divided into three groups using computer generated random table number: a medication group (n=10), that received L-Theanine-200mg medication as an intervention, a PMR group (n=10) that received progressive muscle relaxation as an intervention, a Biofeedback group (n=10) that received biofeedback as an intervention. There was a significant improvement in anxiety score after L-Theanine, PMR & biofeedback intervention. Intervention by the three different modes has significant implications in management of anxiety disorders.

Authors :
Aditi Pangotra : Clinical Psychology Trainee – Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh
Thiyam Kiran Singh : Associate Professor (Clinical Psychology) – Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh
Ajeet Sidana : Associate Professor – Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh.