| Literature DB >> 29037637 |
Ponlapat Yonglitthipagon1, Somruthai Muansiangsai1, Wilanee Wongkhumngern1, Wanida Donpunha1, Raoyrin Chanavirut1, Wantana Siritaratiwat1, Lukana Mato1, Wichai Eungpinichpong1, Taweesak Janyacharoen2.
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate effect of specially designed yoga program on the menstrual pain, physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL) of non-athlete women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD) aged 18-22 years. Thirty-four volunteers were randomly assigned into control and yoga groups. Menstrual pain, physical fitness, and QOL were evaluated at baseline and at the end of the 12-week study period. The yoga group was asked to practice yoga for 30 min per day, twice a week, for 12 weeks at home, while the control group did not receive any form of exercise over the study period. There were significant improve in menstrual pain, physical fitness, and QOL in the yoga group more than the control group. Therefore, this specially designed yoga program may be a possible complementary treatment for PD.Entities:
Keywords: Complementary treatment; Menstruation pain; Primary dysmenorrhea; Yoga
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Year: 2017 PMID： 29037637 DOI： 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.01.014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bodyw Mov Ther ISSN： 1360-8592