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Effectiveness of a 12-minute Structured Exercise Protocol on Overall Well- Being,Postural Alignment and Work Efficiency Among Sedentary Bank Employees.
Sponsor: Health Education Research Foundation (HERF)
Summary
Bank employees spend most of their working day sitting at a desk, which is linked to poor well-being, forward head posture, and reduced work performance. This study compares the effectiveness of a 12-minute structured exercise protocol versus an unstructured activity break in improving well-being, posture, and work performance in sedentary bank employees.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
22 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
140
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-09-02
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Structured Exercise Protocol
A 12-minute sequence including diaphragmatic breathing, cervical (SCM and upper trapezius) release, scapular retraction/protraction, wrist and triceps stretches, seated thoracic mobility (Cat- Cow), wall-supported hip flexor stretch, ankle pumps and knee extensions, and standing postural realignment with chin tuck and shoulder retraction.Researchers guide the first session,participants demonstrate understanding before proceeding independently.
Unstructured Activity Break
Comprises 7 minutes of leisurelynwalking followed by 5 minutes of self- selected activity chosen from a suggested list (drinking water, having a snack, gentle stretching, brief conversation with a colleague, or resting). Isolates the effect of structured exercise from mere time away from the desk.
Locations (1)
Afifa
Islamabad, Pakistan