Respiratory patterns before and after
61-points relaxation
Regularity
(No of cases)
Type
(No of cases)
Mean Depth
(mm)
Pauses (No. of cases) Sighs (No. of cases)
Regular Irregular A AT TA
Non-PMS Pre-Relaxation 13 7 8 9 3 8.95 6 7
Post-Relaxation 16 4 11 7 2 9.65*** 5 1
PMS Pre-Relaxation 7 23 7 7 16 7.76 18 21
>Post-Relaxation 22 8 19 10 1 11.5*** 6 1

A= Abdominal respiration
AT= Abdominothoracic
TA = Thoracoabdominal
The values are expressed as means
*P < 0.05 **P < 0.01 ***P < 0.001
P values are comparisons between basal parameters and the effect of 61-PR on the parameters
(Automated Biofeedback Apparatus: J & J Engineering)

Table 3: Effect Of 61-PR On Pattern Of Respiration