Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, KLE University's Institute of Physiotherapy, KIPT, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum
Stress has been labeled “one of the most common problems that attack all of us”. Stress can become either distress or eustress. Distress is the debilitating type of stress most of us think of when we hear the word stress. A particular stressor may cause eustress in one person, while causing distress in another.
To compare the effectiveness of Dance movement therapy and Progressive Relaxation Therapy with music for stress management in college students for a period of one month.
Study was carried out at KLE University‘s Institute of physiotherapy, Belgaum Subjects participated in the study were 40 samples, were divided randomly into 2 groups of 20 subjects each. Pre and post assessment of stress, using Lakaev academic stress response scale was done.
Group A: Participants received Dance Movement therapy.
Group B: Participants received Progressive relaxation therapy with music.
Stress scores were obtained in Lakaev academic stress response scale before and after completion of therapy. Result: After one month of therapy both the group when compared within the group (pre and post stress scores) showed equal improvement in both the groups independently (p=0.000 in Group A & B) but when post stress scores were compared between the group no statistically significant data was found(p=0.287).
Both the therapies are equally effective in stress reduction.
Stress, dance therapy, progressive relaxation therapy, relaxation
