Hypnotically-induced vasodilation in the treatment of repetitive strain injuries.

Abstract

The study examined the effectiveness of behaviorally-induced vasodilation (hypnosis with biofeedback and autogenics) in the treatment of upper extremity repetitive strain injuries (RSI). Thirty patients with recent onset of upper extremity RSI symptoms were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 treatment conditions, i.e., hypnotically-induced vasodilation or a waiting-list control. Treatments were given on an individual basis, once a week for 6 weeks. Patients in the treatment condition showed highly significant increases in hand temperature between pre- and post-treatment. Patients in the treatment condition also showed highly significant reductions in pain in comparison to the waiting list condition.

• Authors: L E Moore, S L Wiesner
• Journal: The American journal of clinical hypnosis (Am J Clin Hypn) Vol. 39 Issue 2 Pg. 97-104 (Oct 1996) ISSN: 0002-9157 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8936710 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Topics

• Adult
• Arm (blood supply)
• Arm Injuries (physiopathology, psychology, therapy)
• Autogenic Training
• Biofeedback, Psychology (physiology)
• Cumulative Trauma Disorders (physiopathology, psychology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Hypnosis (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Occupational Diseases (physiopathology, psychology, therapy)
• Skin Temperature (physiology)
• Vasodilation (physiology)