Background: Breathing is an essential physiological process influenced by the respiratory and autonomic nervous systems. Stress and anxiety may alter normal breathing through rapid, shallow, or irregular respiration. Academic pressure is a common stressor among college students a...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i101463
Background: Prolonged daily sitting, characteristic of college life, is associated with adaptive shortening of the posterior musculature — particularly the hamstrings — and may alter lumbar spinal curvature. Understanding the interplay between hamstring flexibility and lumbar lor...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i101468
Background: Perceived stress is highly prevalent among medical students due to demanding academic workloads, clinical duties, and frequent assessments. Physical therapy (exercise, stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques) offers an accessible, non-pharmacological approach...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i101465
Background: Low back pain is among the leading causes of discomfort in young adults and can reduce work efficiency and quality of life. Several therapeutic approaches are available for non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), but their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. Object...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i91467