Comparison Of Effects Of Stretching Exercises And Core Strengthening Exercises Versus Core Strengthening Exercises In Adolescent Girls With Primary Dysmenorrhoea

Abstract

Background Dysmenorrhoea is a common symptom during menstrual cycle characterized by pain, which is often called as menstrual pain. The risk factors for dysmenorrhoea are;age < 20 years, heavy menstrual flow, smoking, upper socioeconomic status, physical inactivity, depression and anxiety. Objectives: - To assess the severity of dysmenorrhoea with Verbal Multidimensional scoring system (VMS) and measurepain intensity by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Material and Methodology: -In Experimental Study 60 Aldoscent girls with primary dysmenorrhoea age between 13- 16 years were selected. Girls involved in any sports activities, yoga or aerobics;secondary dysmenorrhoea were excluded. Subjects were divided into 2 groups randomly: Group A (experimental n=30) and Group B (control n=30). Outcome measures were VAS andVMS for assessment of severity of dysmenorrhoea. Active stretching exercise with core strengthening exercise program for 4 weeks (5days per week, 2 times per day) and re-assessment was done at the end of 4th Results:- Statistically significant difference in pre-post decrease in VAS from 6.7 to 3.36 and VMS showing decrease in grades from 2.1 to 0.6 shows a significant decrease in severity of dysmenorrhoea in group A than group B after 4 weeks of treatment. weeks. Conclusion:-This study concluded that active stretching along with core strengthening can be safely used as an alternative therapy for pain relief in dysmenorrhoea.