Impact of Barre Stretching Among Dental Hygiene Students

The Barre stretching intervention will consist of a 15-minute recorded video session with static and isometric movements focused on the hands, wrists, shoulders, and neck combined with breathing exercises throughout each movement. A 15-minute Barre stretching video will be selected for this study because static and isometric stretching should be held for 10-15 seconds per movement and repeated 2-3 times for increasing blood flow and circulation which can improve heart rate variability (HRV), increase muscle suppleness in preparation for muscle activation through patient care, and reduce stress levels through regulation of the rate, depth, and pattern of breathing. The duration of 15-minutes provided the participants with adequate time to complete each stretching movement for a total of 45 seconds with 15 seconds rest between movements. There will be fifteen targeted stretching movements focused on the hands, wrists, shoulders, and neck region.