The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different massage techniques on pain, primary dysmenorrhea (PD)-related symptoms and functional and emotional influence in women with PD.
Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menstrual cramps without an underlying pelvic pathology or organic problem. Massage, which is one of the physiotherapy methods that reduces pain by acting on the autonomic nervous system and circulation, has an important place in the management of PD among non-pharmacological treatment approaches. In the literature, there are studies on the use of classical massage and connective tissue massage in women with PD for reducing menstrual pain and PD-related symptoms. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has been found comparing classical massage and connective tissue massage in PD management.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
Classic massage application will be given to the Classic massage group
Connective tissue masage application will be given to the Connective tissue masage group
Pain intensity
Menstrual pain intensity will be evaluated with Visual Analogue Scale.
Time frame: change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks
Pressure pain threshold
Pressure pain threshold will be evaluated with algometer
Time frame: change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD)-related symptoms
Severity of PD-related symptoms will be evaluated Visual Analogue Scale.
Time frame: change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks
Functional and emotional effects
Functional and emotional effects will be evaluated with Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale.
Time frame: change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks
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