Dynamic Balance, Postural Balance
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to learn if an online physical activity program called "Brain Breaks" can improve well-being among university students. It will also explore how physical activity relates to dynamic balance, emotion regulation, and resilience. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the Brain Breaks program increase students' dynamic balance? Does it affect emotion regulation, or resilience? Researchers will compare a group that does Brain Breaks activities to a group that does not, to see if the program has positive effects. Participants will: Take part in an 8-week program If in the Brain Breaks group, do short 5-10 minute physical activity videos, five times per week
Interventions
OTHERBrain Breaks Intervention
Participants in the intervention group will engage in "Brain Breaks" - short, structured physical activity breaks delivered via video. Each session lasts 5-10 minutes and includes movements such as jumping jacks, marching in place, and dynamic stretching. The intervention will be performed once per day, 5 times per week, for a total of 8 weeks. The videos are designed to be fun and engaging, requiring no additional equipment.
Sponsors
Anhui Medical University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 26 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Full-time university students aged 18-26 years * Able to stand and walk independently * Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and assessments
Exclusion criteria
* Self-reported history of lower extremity injury or surgery in the past 6 months * Diagnosed neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance * Regular participation in structured balance or physical activity training outside the study * Any medical condition that prevents safe performance of physical activity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sway path length measured by BioFlex FP system | Baseline, week 8 | Sway path length (in cm) of the centre of pressure during balance assessment. |
| Sway area measured by BioFlex FP system | Baseline, week 8 | Sway area (in cm²) of the centre of pressure. |
| Mean velocity of centre of pressure in AP and ML directions | Baseline, week 8 | Mean velocity (in cm/s) in anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions. |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed