title: Relaxation, the physiotherapist and the psychiatric patient.
abstract: This article discusses the role of relaxation training in psychiatric hospitals. Details of indications and contraindications are given. Interdisciplinary approach is stressed. Some ways in which physiotherapists may contribute to this area of patient care are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elton
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Burrows
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne.
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Stanley