The effects of relaxation and postural training on external perception: Improvement of visual acuity, visual field, and hearing acuity

Journal/Book: Jpn Psychol Res. 1997; 39: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford, Oxon, England OX4 1JF. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 119-123.

Abstract: This study examined the effects of muscular relaxation and postural training on external perception using a visual acuity test, a visual field test, and a hearing acuity lest. Eighteen undergraduate students were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent muscular relaxation and postural training. Each subject in this group was administered the tests before and after the training. Each subject in the control group carried out the tests before and after participating in a 30-min conversation with the experimenter. On all three tests, the experimental group improved significantly more than the control group.

Note: Article Konno Y, Bunkyo Univ, Fac Human Sci, Koshigaya 343, JAPAN

Keyword(s): muscular relaxation; postural training; visual acuity; visual field; hearing acuity

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