Effect of yoga and exercise on pain, muscle performance, stress and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Primary dysmenorrhea,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/02/031538
• Lead Sponsor: Amar jyoti institute of physiotherapy

Brief Summary

Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menses in women with normal pelvic anatomy and regular ovulatory cycles that usually begins during puberty or adolescent phase. Primary dysmenorrhea affects the women at the age of 16-25 years. Menstrual pain starts after 6 to 12 months after menarche, once the cycles are regular. Symptoms last for about 1 - 3 days of menstruation. Primary dymenorrhea is characterized by cramps, aches or dull pain in the supra-pubic region with or without radiation to lower back, abdomen, medial thigh or upper leg. The chief etiological factors as described by previous researches have been psychic and emotional, fatigue, postural defects and weak abdominal muscles. Hollow back and poor abdominal support lead to increased pressure on pelvic organs and a probable impairment of circulation. Therefore, development of the muscles of the abdominal wall is generally recognized because of the role it plays in maintaining a correct body posture and in supporting the organs in the abdominal cavity. Through this study we will try to explore the abdominal muscle strength, power and endurance in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Also in this study we will explore the effect of alternate treatment technique  (ie Yoga and structured exercises) to reduce pain, improve muscle performance, and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea. Subjects will be allocated randomly into two training groups (yoga and structured exercises). Then a pre - test will be performed on the third day of the menstrual cycle  before beginning with the intervention. Pre - test will involve testing the levels of pain, muscle performance (strength, power, flexibility and endurance), stress and quality of life. Study involves 3 week long intervention period. Then 2 post tests will be conducted on the third day of  second and third menstrual cycles.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-03
• Last Update Posted: 2021-12-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• WaLIDD Score more than or equal to 1.
• Only female subjects with regular menstrual cycles (i.e. 25 to 35 days).
• Pain intensity of 4 or above in visual analog scale.
• Students with only primary dysmenorrhea.
• Willing to participate in the study voluntarily by signing informed consent.
• Working knowledge of english.

Exclusion Criteria

• Students who are not willing to participate.
• Using pharmacological or non-pharmacological methods for pain relief during study.
• Irregular menstrual cycles.
• History of regular exercises or yoga 3 days/week.
• History of any gynecological disorders or secondary dysmenorrhea .
• History of any musculoskeletal/neurological problems like disc prolapse, etc.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual analog scale to assess pain intensity.	Assessed on Day 3 of first, second and third menstrual cycle. It will be assessed three times.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pressure biofeedback unit	to measure transversus abdominis muscle strength.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Amar jyoti institute of physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 East, DELHI, India

Amar jyoti institute of physiotherapy

🇮🇳East, DELHI, India

Shivani Ahuja

Principal investigator

9968370588

shivani.ahuja50@yahoo.com