Effect of Postural Exercises on Physiological and Biological Markers of Perceived Distress among Undergraduate Health Professionals Students: A Research Protocol for Randomised Controlled Trial

Introduction: Health professional students experience high levels of Psychological Distress (PD) compared to other profession students. Persistent distress may adversely affect both psychological well-being and physiological regulation, including alterations in biological markers such as cortisol and physiological marker Heart Rate Variability (HRV). While Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is widely used for stress reduction, the potential additive benefits of physiotherapy-led postural exerci