Healthy
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention: Participants will perform an approximately 5-minute exercise session using an instructional video, for 4 weeks. The content will be as follows: Intervention group: Neck and trunk exer
Sponsors
Gunma university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy male students enrolled at Gunma University. Individuals who have experience using a smartphone and currently own a smartphone.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with orthopedic conditions that would hinder completion of the intervention or measurements, or those advised by a physician to restrict exercise. Individuals with a history of orthopedic disorders that could affect the intervention or measurement outcomes, such as deformities or functional impairments of the neck, shoulder girdle, thoracic spine, or thoracic cage. Individuals unable to view the intervention instructional videos on their smartphone. Individuals with severe xerostomia (dry mouth) that makes saliva collection difficult. Female participants.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Posture assessment: Posture during the stress-inducing task will be recorded using photographs and Spinal Mouse. Stress response assessment: Saliva samples will be collected before and after the stress-inducing task, and salivary amylase will be measured. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactDaigo Kato
Gunma university, Graduateschool of health sciences Department of Rehabilitation sciences
Outcome results
None listed