Effect of Core Stability Exercises on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shahrjerdi, Shahnaz; Mahmoudi, Fahimeh; Sheikhhoseini, Rahman; Shahrjerdi, Samira

doi:10.32598/jmr.13.1.113

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“…Strengthening these specific muscle areas acts as a corset on the trunk and the spine, which can improve circulation to potentially counteract the ischemia that produces primary dysmenorrhea symptoms. 23 Along with core stabilization and other forms of exercise, knee-chest position is consistent with having a positive effect on symptoms by reducing pain.…”

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“…It has been hypothesized that core stabilization exercise would have an impact on dysmenorrhea symptoms. Shahrjerdi et al 23 designed an 8-week core stabilization exercise program that targeted muscles such as the transversus abdominis, lumbar multifidi, pelvic floor, and hip to examine the effect on dysmenorrhea. The program started with one set of 10 repetitions and then progressed by increasing sets/repetitions every 2 weeks based on the participants ability.…”

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Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for Women With Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review

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Hammond

Applegate

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Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy

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Background: Primary dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is common in menstruating females. However, in some it can cause intense pain, disrupt activities of daily living, and impact quality of life. The treatment of dysmenorrhea does not traditionally include physical therapy. Objectives: A systematic review was conducted to explore the role of physical therapy in treating dysmenorrhea. Study Design: Systematic review. Methods: A search was performed in August 2020 and January 2022 using EBSCOhost, Academic Search Ultimate, CINAHL Complete, and MEDLINE. Search terms included exercise or physical activity or fitness AND dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain or painful menstruation. Inclusion criteria were articles that were peer-reviewed, published in the last 10 years, and available in full text in English. All articles included in the review were analyzed for quality on a hierarchy of evidence scale. Results: Twenty-two results were included in this systematic review. Nineteen articles were level 2 and 3 articles were level 3 on the hierarchy of evidence scale. The Visual Analog Scale and Menstrual Distress Questionnaire were the widely utilized outcome measures used to determine the effectiveness of the interventions. Interventions including aerobic exercise, stretching, kinesio taping, aquatic therapy, acupressure, yoga, core stability, positional activities, spinal manipulation, and patient education have shown to be effective. Conclusions: Physical therapy can assist in the reduction of pain and other symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea. Overall, articles indicated that aerobic exercise, stretching, and core stability yielded the greatest improvement

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Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for Women With Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review

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Hammond

Applegate

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Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy

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“…The inclusion criteria were age group of 18 to 25 years (6) , primary dysmenorrhea for over 6 months (7) , regular menstrual cycle of 28-30 days (8) and BMI<30 (9) . The exclusion criteria were recent history of systemic disease, PCOD, participant indulging in any form of exercise (10) , secondary dysmenorrhea (11) , history of pregnancy or childbirth (12) and recent history of thyroid disorders (13) . Written informed consent was obtained from the participants.…”

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Core Stability Exercise on Low Back Ache, Back Endurance and Health Related Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea-A Single Group Experimental Study

Chodon,

Samuel,

Lalramzawni

2024

IJST

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Objective: To analyze the effect of core stabilization exercises on LBA, back endurance, and HRQoL in primary dysmenorrhea. Method: 58 subjects were included in a single group experimental study based on selection criteria from gynecology hospitals and clinics in Bangalore. Subjects underwent 8 weeks of core stability exercise in a 45 min session. The data was analyzed using a paired t test, descriptive analysis, and frequency distribution. Findings: A significant difference was seen in the pre- post test score for low back ache following 4 weeks. A similar reduction in LBA was seen following 8 weeks of treatment, with a p value= .001. A significant improvement was also noted in trunk endurance and HrQoL, with a p value = 0.001. Novelty: This study is one of its kind wherein the effect of core stability exercise focusing on improvement in back endurance and thereby impacting low back ache and health related quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea is studied in a relatively larger group. Conclusion: Core stability exercises improved back endurance and reduced low back ache, as well as improved the HRQoL in primary dysmenorrhea. Keywords: painful period, low back ache, back endurance, health-related quality of life, core stability exercise

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“…Women experience different physical and emotional symptoms before and during menstruation, including acne, breast soreness, bloating, tiredness, irritability, mood swings [4], abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea [5]. Dysmenorrhea, known as "painful menstruation" [6], affects many teenage girls, ranging from 60% to 93%, and up to 42% of them experience severe symptoms [7]. Dysmenorrhea has primary and secondary types.…”

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Effect Of a Gym Ball Exercise Program on Dysmenorrhea in Nursing Students of a Selected College in Mangaluru, India: A Quasi-experimental Study

Azabu,

Fernandes,

Thomas

2023

JHNM

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Introduction: Dysmenorrhoea is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism among adolescent girls. Many women have menstrual cramps before and during their menstrual periods. For some women, the discomfort is merely annoying. Methods used to relieve dysmenorrhea include; exercise, a healthy diet, and yoga. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of a gym ball exercise program on dysmenorrhea in nursing students from a selected college in Mangaluru, India. Materials and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study on 52 eligible nursing students (26 in the exercise group and 26 in the control group). A pre-test assessment was done in both groups to assess the level of dysmenorrhea by using the numerical pain rating scale. The gym ball exercise was performed in the exercise group for 3 weeks prior to their predicted menstrual date, three times a week, each for 45 minutes. The post-test assessment was done on the first day of their menstruation and followed up one month later to assess the sustainability of the effect of the exercise. To analyze the data, inferential statistics, including chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, and Mann-Whitney U test were used. Results: The participants had moderate to severe pain. They had regular menstrual cycles lasting for 28-30 days, with a menstrual duration of 3-6 days, and moderate bleeding. The level of dysmenorrhea in the exercise group was lower (2.69±1.15) than in the control group (4.77±1.75) in the post-test phase. The mean level of dysmenorrhoea in the follow-up phase was 3.08±1.74 and 4.35±1.79 in the exercise and control groups, respectively. A significant difference was found between pre-test and follow-up pain scores (P=0.001) and between post-test and follow-up pain scores (P=0.001). Mann-Whitney U test results showed a significant difference between the two groups in the post-test (P=0.001) and follow-up phases (P=0.001). Conclusion: The four-week gym ball exercise program is effective in reducing the intensity of dysmenorrhea in nursing students.

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Effect of Core Stability Exercises on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for Women With Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review

Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for Women With Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review

Core Stability Exercise on Low Back Ache, Back Endurance and Health Related Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea-A Single Group Experimental Study

Effect Of a Gym Ball Exercise Program on Dysmenorrhea in Nursing Students of a Selected College in Mangaluru, India: A Quasi-experimental Study

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