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Comparison of resistance and stretching exercises in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial    
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Öğr. Gör. Ayşe ÖZ Öğr. Gör. Ayşe ÖZ
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Metehan Yana
Türkiye
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Objective
This study compared the effects of resistance and stretching exercises on menstrual symptoms, quality of life, and functional and emotional status in young women with primary dysmenorrhea.


Methods
In this randomized controlled trial, 54 women (18–25 years) with primary dysmenorrhea were assigned to stretching (n = 17), resistance (n = 19), or control (n = 18) groups. Outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Menstrual Symptoms Questionnaire (MSQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Health-Related Quality of Life (SF-36), and Functional and Emotional Measure of Dysmenorrhea (FEMD). Assessments were conducted before the intervention and over two menstrual cycles. Exercise groups trained three times weekly for eight weeks.


Results
VAS, MSQ, PSQI, and FEMD scores significantly decreased in both exercise groups compared to the control group (p < 0.05). SF-36 scores were significantly higher in both exercise groups (p < 0.05). Post-treatment, medication use decreased significantly. Subdimension analyses revealed improvements in SF-36 and reductions in MSQ and FEMD subdimensions. No significant differences were found between the resistance and stretching groups in the primary outcomes (p > 0.05).


Conclusion
Both resistance and stretching exercises reduce menstrual symptoms and improve quality of life. No significant difference was found; women may choose stretching or strengthening exercises based on personal preference.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Dergi ISSN 1053-8127 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Dergi Grubu Q3
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 06-2025
Doi Numarası 10.1177/10538127251345961
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.1177/10538127251345961
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Atıf Sayıları
Comparison of resistance and stretching exercises in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial

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