The Effects of stretching exercises and walking in premenstrual syndrome

Abstract

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome is a collection of symptoms characterized by the onset of lower abdominal pain, back pain, breast pain, depression, anxiety with limitation in participation in daily activities of women. Different treatment approaches have been followed to treat Premenstrual syndrome, but to treat precisely few exercises have been included. Thus, the study aims to find the effectiveness of stretching exercise and walking in treating Premenstrual syndrome.Subject: 25 women who are diagnosed to have Premenstrual syndrome.Methodology: 25 women with the age group of 14-30 years, diagnosed with Premenstrual syndrome were selected, they were given stretching exercises and walking for 3 months, a week before the onset of the menstrual cycle. The premenstrual syndrome questionnaire has been given before starting the treatment and again filled out after 3 months of treatment.Results: Statistical analysis was done using paired T-test. The outcome measures were physical and mental health. The Statistical analysis showed a significant difference after the treatment of 3 months period.Conclusion: Stretching exercises and walking decreases the premenstrual symptoms and improves the physical and mental health of women.