Effects of Kegel Exercises and Myokinetic Release of Trigger Points in Primary Dysmenorrhea
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Kegel exercises.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Primary Dysmenorrhea. Basic parameters: 17 years — 25 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
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Official title
Effects of Kegel Exercises With and Without Myokinetic Active Release of Trigger Points on Pain, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Overview
The rationale of this study is despite the widespread belief that exercise can reduce dysmenorrhea, evidence-based studies are limited. Studies are therefore required to evaluate the association between quality of life and the primary dysmenorrheal females, the functional impact on the quality of life and primary dysmenorrhea females also it's a crucial time for females to focus on their studies and dysmenorrhea can add to the fatigue levels and cause distress in this age group thus the purpose of this study is to determine whether myokinetic active release of trigger points in the rectus abdominis, gluteus medius and quadratus lumborum is a more effective way to reduce dysmenorrhea than kegel exercises
Detailed description
Existing research may concentrate on specific interventions or populations, leaving a void in our knowledge of the possible synergistic effects of various exercises when done both alone and in combination, Studies have provided that dysmenorrhea is treated with pelvic floor strengthening however, there is little evidence that myokinetic involvement can lead to progressive outcomes. Given the interdependence of physiology, anatomy and dysfunction. Myokinetic trigger point release may be helpful in promoting the recovery of primary dysmenorrhea.
Interventions
- Other Kegel exercises
It consists of 25 patients who will receive Kegel exercises with Myokinetic active release of trigger points in quadratus lumborum, rectus abdominis and gluteus medius. Patient will be in lying position with empty bladder. Ask patient to tight pelvic floor muscle group and hold tight from 3-5 seconds Then relax muscle group from 3-5 seconds with Myokinetic therapy targeted at releasing muscle of quadratus lumborum, rectus abdominis and gluteus medius release was applied passively by sustained pr
Primary outcome measures
- pain is assessed by numerical pain rating scale [Time frame: at baseline pre intervention, at the end of 8 week post intervention]
- FSS scale is used to access fatigue severity [Time frame: at baseline pre intervention, at the end of 8 week post intervention]
- SF-36 is used to access quality of life [Time frame: at baseline pre intervention, at the end of 8 week post intervention]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age 17-25 years
- Diagnosed cases of dysmenorrhea
- Subject having trigger point in rectus abdominins, quadratus lumborum and gluteus medius
- With regular cycles 21-35 days lasting 3-7 days
Exclusion criteria
- Oral contraceptives used for menstrual irregularity
- Other gynecological disease like fibroids, endometriosis
- Who take analgesia
- Endometrial polyp, having pelvic infection using IUD, having venous congestion in internal genital organs.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 2 centers
- Major balqees maternity home — Lahore
- Major Balqees Maternity Home Clinic — Lahore
Publications
- 1. Gupta S, Arora M, Yadav PJRJoMS. Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Strengthening and Myokinetic Active Release of Trigger Points in Reducing Dysmenorrhea. 2023;13(3) 2. Rani M, Kaushal K, Kaur S. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain and Awareness of Physiotherapy in Primary Dysmenorrhea among Female Students of Adesh University, Bathinda
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06777940 · Riphah uni