title: Hypnotically assisted diaphragmatic exercises in the treatment of stuttering: a preliminary investigation.
abstract: This preliminary study investigates the combined effect of intensive hypnotherapy and diaphragmatic exercises in the management of stuttering. Fifty-nine clients with stuttering were trained to practice abdominal weightlifting to strengthen their respiratory muscles and to improve their diaphragmatic movements. The weightlifting exercises involved lifting a dumbbell (2.0-4.0 kg) with the abdomen for 2 hours daily for 8 consecutive days. Hypnotherapy was utilized to alleviate anxiety, to boost self-confidence, and to increase motivation for weightlifting exercise. The pre- and postmeasures were statistically significant (p < .001). Results of the study provide support for the effectiveness of hypnotically assisted diaphragmatic training in the management of stuttering but should be further studied in controlled trials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports, Physical Exercises and Kinesiology, Institute of Health Sciences, University of Selcuk, Konya, Turkey. ykaya@selcuk.edu.tr
authors.forename: Yalcin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kaya
authors.forename: Assen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alladin
mesh_terms: D001346:Autosuggestion; D003964:Diaphragm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*; D013342:Stuttering / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D013404:Suggestion; D014743:Videotape Recording; D055815:Young Adult