Kaya, YalçınAlladin, Assen2020-03-262020-03-262012Kaya, Y., Alladin, A., (2012). Hypnotically Assisted Diaphragmatic Exercises ın The Treatment of Stuttering: A Preliminary Investigation. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 60(2), 175-205. Doi: 10.1080/00207144.2012.6480630020-71441744-5183https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2012.648063https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/28120This preliminary study investigates the combined effect of intensive hypnotherapy and diaphragmatic exercises in the management of stuttering. Fifty-nine clients with stuttering were trained to practice abdominal weightlifting to strengthen their respiratory muscles and to improve their diaphragmatic movements. The weightlifting exercises involved lifting a dumbbell (2.0-4.0 kg) with the abdomen for 2 hours daily for 8 consecutive days. Hypnotherapy was utilized to alleviate anxiety, to boost self-confidence, and to increase motivation for weightlifting exercise. The pre- and post-measures were statistically significant (p < .001). Results of the study provide support for the effectiveness of hypnotically assisted diaphragmatic training in the management of stuttering but should be further studied in controlled trials.en10.1080/00207144.2012.648063info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessArticle60217520522443525Q1WOS:000302592200003N/A