World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference System, 11th World Physiotherapy Africa Region Congress

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Physiotherapy in the management of anxiety disorders at CHU Campus
Badaguéma Batako BAMANA, Kossi ODAH

Last modified: 2022-09-04

Abstract


PURPOSE: To demonstrate the contribution of physiotherapy in the therapeutic process of anxiety disorders.

METHOD: This is the observation on a descriptive clinical, transversal and analytical case in three patients bearing on the physiotherapic treatment by Jacobson's relaxation method.

RESULTS: Three men aged 37, 41 and 50, respectively, were studied in our study. After 15 sessions, the respiratory rate improved for all (83 to 77 cycles / min), the phobia of the exercise and group was decreased for two cases. Trust in itself has improved significantly; and a state of permanent muscular relaxation is observed in all patients. A patient who has stopped working has resumed.

CONCLUSION: Anxiety disorders are psychiatric pathologies that have harmful consequences on the individual. Physiotherapy plays an important role in the management of anxiety disorders, specifically in panic attacks. It offers patients inner well being, muscle relaxation and confidence in themselves.

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