Evaluating the Impact of Mindfulness Based Physical Therapy on Burnout Syndrome Among University Students

Burnout and musculoskeletal pain are common issues affecting university students, oftenresulting from prolonged stress, poor posture, and high academic demands.Mindfulness‐based interventions have been shown to reduce stress, enhance resilience, andimprove mental well‐being. Physical therapy interventions, including exercise andrehabilitative techniques, target musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations.Combining mindfulness with physical therapy may provide a holistic, non‐invasive approachto improving both mental and physical health in students.This study evaluates the impact of a structured Mindfulness‐Based Physical Therapy (MBPT)program on burnout syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, and quality of life amongundergraduate Allied Health Sciences students aged 18‐30 years. Participants will engagein a six‐week program supervised by trained professionals, incorporating mindfulnessexercises, stretching, posture correction, progressive muscle relaxation, and homepractice. The control group will receive standard physical therapy, allowing the study toassess the additional benefits of the mindfulness component.The findings of this trial may provide evidence for a low‐cost, integrative interventionthat universities can implement to support student health and wellness. If effective,MBPT could serve as a model for combined mind‐body programs, helping to reduce burnout,improve functional capacity, and enhance quality of life, potentially contributing tobetter academic performance and long‐term health outcomes. This research addresses a gapin the literature on combined mindfulness and physical therapy interventions foruniversity populations and may inform the development of future student wellnessinitiatives.