Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: August | Volume: 13 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 108-112
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230817
The Combined Effect of Hula Hoop Exercise and Stretching on Primary Dysmenorrhea in Adult Girls: An Experimental Study
Dr. Saee Kandge1, Dr. Siddhima Hardikar2
1Bachelor of Physiotherapy, P.E.S. Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune
2Assistant Professor, P.E.S. Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune
Corresponding Author: Dr. Saee Kandge
ABSTRACT
Primary dysmenorrhea is a difficult menstrual flow in the absence of any pelvic pathology. Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by lower abdominal pain which may radiate to thighs and lower back. Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological complaint affecting quality of life. The present study aimed to study the combined effect of hula hoop exercise and stretching in primary dysmenorrhea among adult girls.
Materials and Methods: 60 subjects were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects were explained about the study and consent were taken. Subjects were taught the exercises and asked to perform 3 days/week for 4 weeks. The interpretation of the study was done on the basis of comparing pre-test and post-test assessment of VAS and VMSS.
Result: Paired t test was done to compare pre and post VAS for pain which showed p value <0.0001 which is considered extremely significant. Paired t test was done to compare pre and post VMSS for quality of life which showed p value <0.0001 which is considered extremely significant.
Conclusion: The study shows that combined effect of hula hoop and stretching was effective in reducing pain and improving quality of life in adult girls suffering from primary dysmenorrhea.
Key words: Primary Dysmenorrhea, hula hoop, stretching, VAS, VMSS.