Exercises to lower stress in PT students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing simple, daily 'polyvagal' exercises (gentle activities that help calm your nervous system) can lower stress for physical therapy students.
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Who can take part
- You are a student in a physical therapy program.
- You are not taking any medications for anxiety or depression.
- You are willing to try daily exercises that focus on calming your nervous system.
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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