Effect of EMG-biofeedback training in reduction of muscle tension for individuals displaying type A behavior patterns.
This study investigated the effect of EMG biofeedback training in reducing muscle tension among subjects who displayed Type A behavior. 22 Type A college students (19 to 22 yr. old) were randomly assigned to either a biofeedback group or a control group. After 6 wk. of training, Type A subjects showed a significant reduction in muscle tension for both resting and aroused states; however, the reduction of muscle tension did not result in reduction of Type A behavior patterns.
D000328:Adult; D001143:Arousal; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009129:Muscle Tonus; D014434:Type A Personality