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11 Stressed Individuals. 6 Week Study

Flowpresso device improves subjective sleep and fatigue measures

A 6 week pilot study.
Parkes, A; De Spong, D;Beaven, C. M.
Te Huataki Waiora School of Health, The University of Waikato; Medella Health, Tauranga New Zealand

The Challenge

Stress can have a significant impact on sleep quality, fatigue and overall wellbeing. Researchers investigated whether weekly Flowpresso sessions could improve subjective measures of sleep and fatigue in stressed individuals.

The six-week pilot study involved 11 individuals experiencing stress who were free from contraindications to Flowpresso treatment

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The Flowpresso Protocol

Participants received:

1 Flowpresso session per week
40 minutes per session
6-week intervention period
Flowpresso treatment combining deep pressure stimulation and far-infrared heat

Sleep and fatigue were assessed using questionnaires, including the PROMIS Sleep Disturbance – Short Form and the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale. The fatigue assessment included physical, cognitive and psychosocial components.

The Results

62%
Reduction in Overall Fatigue

Improvements were observed across all three fatigue components measured in the study.

26.1 → 18.9
Average Sleep Disturbance Score

Average sleep scores improved from 26.1 at baseline to 18.9 following the six-week intervention.

73% → 9%
Participants With Mild–Moderate Sleep Disturbance

The proportion of participants identified as having mild to moderate sleep disturbance decreased from 73% (8 of 11) to 9% (1 of 11).

The Technology

Flowpresso delivers deep pressure stimulation combined with far-infrared heat. Its individually controlled chambers inflate sequentially, beginning at the feet and progressing through the legs, torso, upper back and arms.

What the Study Found

Following six weeks of weekly Flowpresso treatments, the study found improvements in subjective sleep quality and fatigue.

The researchers concluded that:

“A combination of mechanical deep pressure stimulation and far infra-red heating was effective at alleviating fatigue and improving subjective sleep quality.”

The study also highlighted the potential relevance of improved sleep and recovery in contexts including sport and exercise science

At a Glance

Study	6-week pilot study
Participants	11 stressed individuals
Protocol	40-minute Flowpresso session weekly
Duration	6 weeks
Sleep measure	PROMIS Sleep Disturbance – Short Form
Fatigue measure	Modified Fatigue Impact Scale
Overall fatigue	62% reduction
Average sleep score	26.1 → 18.9
Mild–moderate sleep disturbance	73% → 9%

Key Takeaway

Six weeks. Six sessions. Measurable changes in fatigue and sleep.

In this pilot study of 11 stressed individuals, weekly 40-minute Flowpresso sessions were associated with a 62% reduction in overall fatigue and meaningful improvements in subjective sleep measures.

Research Reference

Parkes, A.; De Spong, D.; Beaven, C. M.
FLOWpresso™ device improves subjective sleep and fatigue measures: A 6 week pilot study.

Te Huataki Waiora School of Health, The University of Waikato & Medella Health, Tauranga. Presented at SESNZ (Sport & Exercise Science New Zealand).

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