![]() Written consent for participation was obtained in accordance with research ethics guidelines.įirst subjects’ age, gender, height and weight were collected. ![]() The procedures as well as any possible risks of participating were explained to all subjects before the start of the study both oral and by written information. Thirty-one subjects where finally included in the study and were randomly assigned into intervention- ( n = 16) or control group ( n = 15) (Fig. Subjects that had severe contact allergy or eczema or got skin reaction at the first application and, subjects who had previously tried BBT, were also excluded. Subjects who had suffered from severe back or neck injuries within the last 3 months or had an ongoing treatment plan for any back or neck problems were excluded. The study included subjects aged 18–39 who reported being a university student or having a sedentary work and at inclusion had at least a 2-point score at the Numeric Rating Scale regarding to self- perceived pain, ache, discomfort or fatigue in neck, shoulders or back associated with prolonged sitting. ![]() Subjects that showed interest to participate ( n = 39) received more information about the study through e-mail or a printed information paper. Subjects were recruited by advertisements at a University in the southern part of Sweden, through the Student Union and a Business Incubator on the University area and on social media (Facebook and Instagram). ![]()
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