Elisa ÇALIŞKAN, H. Birgül CUMURCU, Burcu TALU, Esra PORGALI ZAYMAN, Yusuf AYDIN

The effects of physiotherapy methods combined with respiratory and relaxation exercises on patients with major depression

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of physiotherapy methods combined with respiratory and relaxation exercises on patients with major depression. This randomized, controlled trial included 42 patients with a sedentary lifestyle, comprising 21 males and 21 females with a mean age of 37.78±11.67 years (range, 20-60 years). The experimental (n:22)and control groups (n:20) were evaluated using the Beck Depression and Anxiety Score, Visual Analog Score, Patient Health Questionnaire-15, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Items, and Patient Health Questionnaire-9. In both the experimental group and control group, a statistically significant difference was found in all parameters over time, with greater improvements made in the experimental group than in the control group in all the parameters. A rehabilitation program combined with respiratory and relaxation exercises applied in addition to standard treatment, can obtain more successful outcomes in major depression treatment.

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