Comparison of Myofascial Release and Kinesiotaping Techniques in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of two physiotherapy techniques, myofascial release therapy (MRT) and kinesiotaping (KT), in managing primary dysmenorrhea, which is painful menstruation without any underlying medical condition. Dysmenorrhea affects many women worldwide, causing severe cramps and impacting quality of life. This study focuses on women aged 18 to 30 years who experience moderate to severe pain during their menstrual cycle. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive a single session of myofascial release therapy targeting various abdominal and back fascial layers to relieve tension. The other group will receive kinesiotaping using a specific three-tape sensory modulation method applied to the lower abdomen and sacral area to address pain and fascial tension. Both interventions will be done on the participant's most painful menstrual day. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires before treatment, 8 hours after, and again 3 to 5 weeks later during their next menstrual cycle. These include a pain scale (Visual Analog Scale) and a quality of life assessment (PROMIS-29 Profile v2.0). The research team will analyze these measures to compare the treatments' effects on pain and quality of life. The study is planned to end in October 2025 and involves careful monitoring of participants' responses over time.

Comparison of Different Physiotherapy Techniques in Dysmenorrhea