The Effects of Daily Polyvagal Exercises on Stress in Students of Physical Therapy
The Effects of Practicing Daily Polyvagal Exercises for Four Weeks on Stress in Students of Physical Therapy Measured: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Dominican University New York
30 participants
Jun 7, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether specific breathing exercises can stimulate the polyvagal system and thus decrease stress in healthy students of physical therapy. The hypothesis is that practicing daily polyvagal breathing exercises will result in decreased stress/anxiety in physical therapy students compared to the control group who will not be receiving any intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Student of physical therapy
Exclusion Criteria1
- Taking medications to treat anxiety or depression
Interventions
Breathing exercises provided include, square breathing, modified Qigong breathing, and three step breathing
The control group will not perform any intervention.
Locations(1)
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NCT06557083