The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a posture intervention on specific areas of daily function and health: physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and environmental characteristics.
This project promotes community health through postural movement to demonstrate strong physical and mental health benefits. Specifically, Great Posture, Great Health will address two of the top five priorities of general health concerns: 1) obesity and 2) mental health. First, obesity is on the rise although more individuals are meeting or exceeding the current federal physical activity guidelines based on the data provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services (2020). Obesity is a common problem in adults with all socioeconomic status and all races, except Asians. In fact, Asians have low rates of heart disease, asthma, cancer, and a longer life expectancy than other races, potentially due to health behaviors, environment, and stress coping strategies (Acciai et al., 2015). Therefore, we should not overlook the importance of stress coping strategies practiced in Asian countries on obesity. It is becoming more evident that chronic stress (such as elevated cortisol levels) and steroid-based medications are strongly associated with obesity and chronic diseases. It is critical to develop and validate community health strategies to address both priorities. Great Posture, Great Health will introduce one of the most common mind-body postural exercises practiced in Asian countries to a large and diverse population.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
114
Dynamic warmup program designed to target several areas of physical and mental wellbeing.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Thigh Strength
Isometric measurement (Newtons) of quadriceps and hamstrings musculature
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
Posture
Posture will be measured via the Posture Screen Mobile app. Displacement (mm)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
Bone density
Bone densiometry will be measured via quantitative ultrasound (Achilles EXPII, GE). T-score.
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
PROMIS - Physical Activity
Patient Reported Outcomes from a computerized adaptive test (T-score; normative score is 1.0; higher score equates to a better outcome)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
PROMIS - Physical Function
Patient Reported Outcomes from a computerized adaptive test (T-score; normative score is 1.0; higher score equates to a better outcome)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
PROMIS - Pain Interference
Patient Reported Outcomes from a computerized adaptive test (T-score; normative score is 1.0; higher score equates to a better outcome)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)
Patient Reported Outcomes (Mean score range: 1-6; higher score equates to increased mindfulness)
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Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Patient Reported Outcomes (Score range: 0-40; higher score equates to increased stress)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD7)
Patient Reported Outcomes (Score range: 0-21; higher score equates to increased anxiety)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ)
Patient Reported Outcomes (Score range: 0-27; score of 10 or greater is considered major depression, 20 or more is severe major depression.)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)
Sex
Demographic co-variate. (M/F)
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Age
Demographic co-variate (years)
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
BMI
Demographic co-variate (BMI index; kg/m\^2)
Time frame: 12-week differences (Pre- and Post-intervention measures)