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Short-term Effects of Herbal Steam on Cervical Rang of Motion to Reduce Stress in the Elderly

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the Herbal Steam on cervical range of motion with reduce stress in the elderly. The data was compiled using the quasi-experimental research design; the populations of this research were 30 patients with stress in the elderly, the assessment was before and after receiving the a 30-minute for 3 days of Herbal Steam. The results were assessed short-term effects after the intervention which consisted of the increased cervical range of motion after receiving the Herbal Steam while a significant difference was occurring (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the effects of Herbal Steam with reduce stress in the elderly by reducing its pain and increase the cervical range of motion.

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      ICDTE '19: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Digital Technology in Education
      October 2019
      265 pages
      ISBN:9781450372206
      DOI:10.1145/3369199

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