Comparing Kegel Exercises and Myokinetic Trigger Point Release to Reduce Pain and Fatigue in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the effects of exercise on primary dysmenorrhea, a common condition causing painful menstrual cramps in young women. This study aims to evaluate whether myokinetic active release of trigger points in specific muscles is more effective than Kegel exercises alone in reducing pain, fatigue, and improving quality of life. The study addresses a gap in current knowledge about combined exercise interventions and their impact on this condition in females aged 17 to 25 years. Participants will perform Kegel exercises combined with myokinetic active release therapy targeting trigger points in the quadratus lumborum, rectus abdominis, and gluteus medius muscles. The therapy involves sustained pressure applied passively for 8-10 seconds, combined with pelvic floor muscle tightening and relaxing exercises. Participants will do 30 repetitions per session following a hold and relax pattern over an 8-week intervention period. During the study, researchers will assess pain levels using a numerical pain rating scale, fatigue severity with the Fatigue Severity Scale FSS, and quality of life through the SF-36 questionnaire. These assessments are conducted at the start and end of the 8-week treatment. The study is sponsored by Riphah International University and aims to provide evidence about the functional impact of these exercises on young women suffering from primary dysmenorrhea.

Effects of Kegel Exercises and Myokinetic Release of Trigger Points in Primary Dysmenorrhea