A STUDY ON EFFECT OF AEROBIC AND PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES IN PERIMENOPAUSAL HOUSEWIVES

Abstract

Background: Perimenopause, not only a transitional state from reproductive adulthood to menopause but an emotional and physical U-turn of abrupt changes. Research studies have ascertained risk of depression and irritability due to fluctuating hormone levels which causes severe stress in women. This study emphasizes on the community of females who are more prone to such stress and ignorance due to their social inactiveness, so the study was conducted amongst thecommunity females of perimenopausal state to check the effectiveness of aerobic and strengthening training. Aim: The present study aims to assess the effect of aerobic exercises and pelvic floor exercises in perimenopausal housewives. Methods: In present experimental study, total of 30 females of age b/w 40-50 years with perimenopausal symptoms were randomly selected from the department of physiotherapy in R.D.G.M.C. Ujjain for up to 2 months of study. Pre-readings of menopause rating scale were taken and compared to the post readings after 2 months treatment sessions with various aerobic and pelvic floor exercises. Data analysis was performed using paired t-test with significance level of the test waspd"0.05 the results showed that both postnatal depression and insomnia decreases significantly after two weeks (p=0.001). Conclusion: This study revealed that physical activity help perimenopausal women to increase their quality of life and to cope up with complaints related to perimenopausal symptoms.