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EFFECTIVENESS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS IN REDUCING STRESS AND ANXIETY TO IMPROVE PHYSIOTHERAPY OUTCOMES IN RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME PATIENTS.

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R. Kanagaraj1*, Dr. Rubina Anjum2
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.0589

Abstract

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that can lead to significant discomfort and sleep disturbances. Physiotherapy is a commonly used treatment approach for RLS, but the impact of psychological approaches on the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for RLS is not well understood. This literature review aimed to investigate the impact of psychological approaches in the development of physiotherapy interventions for RLS. Several studies were identified that investigated the effects of combined cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), relaxation techniques, and CBT alone on RLS symptoms. The results suggest that incorporating psychological approaches into physiotherapy interventions can lead to improved outcomes for RLS, including reductions in symptom severity, improvements in sleep quality, and enhanced quality of life. However, more research is needed to identify the most effective psychological approaches and to standardize outcome measures for evaluating the impact of psychological interventions on physiotherapy interventions for RLS.

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