Comparison of the Effect of Massage Therapy and Isometric Exercises on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Abstract Study Objective Dysmenorrhea is the most common cyclic pelvic pain, and it affects the quality of life of many women. We sought to compare the effects of massage and isometric exercises on primary dysmenorrhea. Design, Setting, and Participants We conducted a randomized controlled trial at...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology 2015-12, Vol.28 (6), p.486-491
Main Authors: Azima, Sara, MSc, Bakhshayesh, Hajar Rajaei, MSc, Kaviani, Maasumeh, MSc, Abbasnia, Keramatallah, MSc, Sayadi, Mehrab, MSc
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea - therapy
Exercise
Exercise Therapy - methods
Female
Humans
Isometric exercises
Massage
Massage - methods
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oils, Volatile
Pain Measurement
Pediatrics
Plant Oils
Students
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Study Objective Dysmenorrhea is the most common cyclic pelvic pain, and it affects the quality of life of many women. We sought to compare the effects of massage and isometric exercises on primary dysmenorrhea. Design, Setting, and Participants We conducted a randomized controlled trial at the dormitories of Shiraz University among 102 students with primary dysmenorrheal. Interventions The student groups were randomly divided into massage, isometric exercises, and control groups. The first group received 2 consecutive cycles of effleurage massage with lavender oil. The second group had 8 weeks of isometric exercises. No intervention was performed for the control group. Main Outcome Measurements Pain intensity was measured and recorded by using a visual analog scale. In addition, the duration of pain was measured in hours, and Spielberger's questionnaire was used to measure the anxiety level. Results Pain intensity had significantly reduced in the massage and exercises groups; the reduction was more significant in the massage group ( P  
ISSN:1083-3188
1873-4332
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2015.02.003