Can a Novel Manual Therapy Technique Help Relieve Stress? Assessing Effects of Primal Reflex Release on the Body's Stress Response
Stress, when left unmanaged, can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health, contributing to conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and even cardiovascular disease. Effective stress management therapies may help maintain overall well-being and reduce the risk of long-term health complications. The Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) is a novel manual therapy that may reduce markers related to stress such as heart rate variability (HRV) and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to elucidate the potential for PRRT to improve HRV and PROs.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Subject can refrain from caffeinated beverages in the 6 hours prior to data collection Subject is not currently taking any beta blockers Subject is comfortable with a manual therapy technique where the clinician touches your face and head  Exclusion Criteria:  Subject has had caffeine within 6 hours Subject is currently taking any beta blockers - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 64 Years - StdAgeList: Adult