Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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B.Sc. of Physical Therapy (2020-2021), Faculty of Physical Therapy, 6 October University
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Professor & Chairman of Physical Therapy Department for Women's Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Center for Research, Faculty of Medicine
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Lecturer of Physical Therapy for Women's Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
10.21608/iptccu.2025.440750
Abstract
Background: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is the most prevalent pelvic pain, which adversely impacts the quality of life (QoL) of females at a prevalence of 16% and 91%. Purpose: To explore the effect of functional exercises on pain and QoL in females with PD. Subjects: Fifty-eight female participants diagnosed with PD were recruited from HAVEN Cleopatra Hospital, 6th of October City. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A (Control Group, n=29) underwent lifestyle modification advice for eight weeks. Group B (Study Group, n=29) underwent a program of 45-minute functional exercises (2 stretching exercises, a yoga pose, 2 core-strengthening exercises, 2 pelvic area exercises, and Kegel exercises) along with the same lifestyle change advice as Group A, three times a week for eight weeks. Methods: Pain level, menstrual symptoms, and QoL were measured prior to and after treatment by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Menstruation Symptoms and Distress Questionnaire (MDQ), and Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q-SF), respectively. Results: A comparison of post-treatment scores revealed significant improvements in pain level, menstrual symptoms and distress, and QoL for both groups, with the study group (Group B) demonstrating more pronounced benefits compared to the control group (Group A), as evidenced by statistically significant changes (p = 0.001) in all measured variables. Conclusion: The combined functional exercises had a significant, positive effect on pain and QoL in females with PD.
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