Comparing Somatic Movement Therapy and Core Strengthening Exercises to Reduce Symptoms and Stress in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Premenstrual Syndrome PMS is a complex condition affecting women of reproductive age, causing physical discomfort, emotional challenges, and reduced quality of life. This study evaluates and compares two movement-based therapiesSomatic Movement Therapy SMT and Core Strengthening Exercises CSEto assess their effects on symptom severity, perceived stress, and quality of life in women diagnosed with PMS as defined by ACOG criteria. The trial involves 34 female participants aged 18 to 35 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups Group A will receive SMT focusing on breath awareness, gentle somatic movements, body scanning with proprioceptive cues, and mindfulness-based relaxation. Group B will take part in structured core strengthening exercises targeting abdominal, pelvic, and lower back muscles with progressive routines over six weeks. Both programs consist of sessions three times per week, lasting 45 minutes each, for a total of 18 sessions. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments at the start, after the six-week intervention, and during follow-up. These evaluations include the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool PSST, the Perceived Stress Scale PSS-10, and the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire to measure symptom severity, stress levels, and quality of life. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software to compare the effects of the two therapies. The total participation period covers the six-week treatment and follow-up assessments.

Effects of Somatic Movement Therapy vs Core Strengthening in Premenstrual Syndrome