At long last, the Mayo Clinic Study of the SolTecLounge is published! Contact me if you would like to read the 8 page study.
A Randomized Controlled Trial in the Evaluation of a Novel Stress Management Tool: A Lounge Chair Experience
Thomas M Rieck, MA1 , Jennifer R Lee1 , Jennifer A Ferguson, MS1 , Laura A Peterson, MA, RN1 , Charlene M Martin Lillie, MA2 , Matthew M Clark, PhD3 , Paul J Limburg, MD4 , and Brent A Bauer, MD
Excerpt:
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the stress reduction effects of spending 25 minutes reclining in a SolTecTM Lounge between 2 intervention groups. Group 1 experienced the Lounge with multilayered music on an external speaker, while group 2 experienced the Lounge with multilayered music and synchronous vibration and magnetic stimulation from within the chair. Subjects: In total, 110 participants with a self-reported stress level of 4 or higher on a 0- to 10-point scale were recruited from the local community including employees. Participants were randomized into receiving 1 of the 2 interventions. There were no significant differences between the group’s average stress levels prior to the interventions.
Interventions: Both groups received a 25-minute session in a dimly lit, quiet area on the Lounge with multilayered music. The second group also received vibration and magnetic stimulation that were synchronized with the music.
Design: Current stress level as well as ratings or feelings of anxiety, tenseness, energy, focus, happiness, relaxation, nervousness, creativeness, and being rested were recorded before and after the session. Results: Both groups of participants reported equivalent decreased feelings of stress after using the Lounge. Participants receiving the synchronous multilayered music, vibration, and magnetic stimulation did report significantly reduced feelings of tenseness, feeling more relaxed, and feeling more creative when compared with the group that received music only.
Limitations: This study did not measure the chair’s effect compared with other types of relaxation techniques or mind-body practices, nor did this study investigate using a different type of lounge chair. These are areas of future study and study design that should be addressed. In addition, future studies should assess different seating positions and different music with larger, more diverse groups. Including heart rate variability as a measure of stress during the intervention may also provide objective data on the Lounge’s influence on stress reduction.
Conclusions: Spending 25 minutes in a SolTecTM Lounge with multilayered music with or without vibration and magnetic stimulation seems to be an effective way to reduce self-reported stress in individuals who self-report high stress. Participants receiving the vibration and magnetic stimulation additionally reported feeling significantly less tense, more creative, and more rested.
In the Lounge Speaker group, 78.2% indicated they would use the lounge chair again and 83.0% said they would recommend it to others.
The Vision of SolTecHealth is to help millions of people harness the innate power of the body to heal itself. The Mission: We will bring to life proven scientific breakthroughs that will enable millions of people to heal and lead their best life. Check out the new website for the SolTec Sleep Management System!
https://soltechealth.com/
A Randomized Controlled Trial in the Evaluation of a Novel Stress Management Tool: A Lounge Chair Experience
Thomas M Rieck, MA1 , Jennifer R Lee1 , Jennifer A Ferguson, MS1 , Laura A Peterson, MA, RN1 , Charlene M Martin Lillie, MA2 , Matthew M Clark, PhD3 , Paul J Limburg, MD4 , and Brent A Bauer, MD
Excerpt:
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the stress reduction effects of spending 25 minutes reclining in a SolTecTM Lounge between 2 intervention groups. Group 1 experienced the Lounge with multilayered music on an external speaker, while group 2 experienced the Lounge with multilayered music and synchronous vibration and magnetic stimulation from within the chair. Subjects: In total, 110 participants with a self-reported stress level of 4 or higher on a 0- to 10-point scale were recruited from the local community including employees. Participants were randomized into receiving 1 of the 2 interventions. There were no significant differences between the group’s average stress levels prior to the interventions.
Interventions: Both groups received a 25-minute session in a dimly lit, quiet area on the Lounge with multilayered music. The second group also received vibration and magnetic stimulation that were synchronized with the music.
Design: Current stress level as well as ratings or feelings of anxiety, tenseness, energy, focus, happiness, relaxation, nervousness, creativeness, and being rested were recorded before and after the session. Results: Both groups of participants reported equivalent decreased feelings of stress after using the Lounge. Participants receiving the synchronous multilayered music, vibration, and magnetic stimulation did report significantly reduced feelings of tenseness, feeling more relaxed, and feeling more creative when compared with the group that received music only.
Limitations: This study did not measure the chair’s effect compared with other types of relaxation techniques or mind-body practices, nor did this study investigate using a different type of lounge chair. These are areas of future study and study design that should be addressed. In addition, future studies should assess different seating positions and different music with larger, more diverse groups. Including heart rate variability as a measure of stress during the intervention may also provide objective data on the Lounge’s influence on stress reduction.
Conclusions: Spending 25 minutes in a SolTecTM Lounge with multilayered music with or without vibration and magnetic stimulation seems to be an effective way to reduce self-reported stress in individuals who self-report high stress. Participants receiving the vibration and magnetic stimulation additionally reported feeling significantly less tense, more creative, and more rested.
In the Lounge Speaker group, 78.2% indicated they would use the lounge chair again and 83.0% said they would recommend it to others.
The Vision of SolTecHealth is to help millions of people harness the innate power of the body to heal itself. The Mission: We will bring to life proven scientific breakthroughs that will enable millions of people to heal and lead their best life. Check out the new website for the SolTec Sleep Management System!
https://soltechealth.com/
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A brand new opportunity is available to become a Distributor Partner! Without investing money, you can sell SolTecLounge as my Distributor Partner. Ask me for more details!