Effect of bio-feedback techniques on chronic asthma in a summer camp environment.
Bio-feedback mediated deep muscle relaxation procedures demonstrated significant improvement in 22 asthmatic children attending a summer camp for the care and rehabilitation of asthmatic children. However, caution is expressed in the interpretation of the findings pending a replication of the research with more rigorous controls.
D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy*; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D002165:Camping; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D005540:Forced Expiratory Flow Rates; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D012064:Relaxation Therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones