Massage Therapy and the Well-Being of Police Officers
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 6
- 主要终点
- Muscular Imbalances
研究概览
简要总结
This study is intend to show the positive impact that massage therapy can have on the lives of police officers. The study will demonstrate how regular treatment can change sleeping quality, stress levels and mental health. It will also investigate the impact that police work can have on the body.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Police Officers preferable working on the street within the St. John's area
排除标准
- •Civilians
结局指标
主要结局
Muscular Imbalances
时间窗: After 12 one hour massages
A measure of any muscular imbalances that present in each clients. All client findings will be compared to see if there is a pattern through the participants. Clients will have notes compared from the beginning to the end as well to see if there has been any improvement.
Postural Dysfunctions
时间窗: After 12 one hour massages
A postural assessment will be done at the beginning of the study and then be compared to one done at the end to see if there have been any improvements. All clients postural assessments will be compared to see if there is any pattern among participants. The main focus will be on the back and hip.
Range of Motion
时间窗: After 12 one hour massages
The range of motion of major joints will be assess to see if they fall within the norm, or if each client is limited. The client will have a range of motion test done at the beginning of treatment and again at the end to see if there has been any improvement. All clients range of motion testing will be compared to see if there are any patterns throughout the officers.
次要结局
- Stress Levels(After 12 one hour massages)
- Sleep Quality(After 12 one hour massages)
- Mental Wellness(After 12 one hour massages)
研究者
Alanah Whiteway
Student
Academy Canada