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Effects of aerobic exercise at different intensities in pre menstrual syndrome
R Vishnupriya1, P Rajarajeswaram
1College of Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences, Government of Puducherry Institution, Indira Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry, 605 006 India ; No. 5, C-block, II floor, Police quarters, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry, 605 007 India.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study is to analyze the potential benefits of aerobic exercises at different intensities in the management of pre menstrual syndrome.
Methods:
The study design is quasi-experimental; sixty-one female subjects were randomly allocated into three groups, Group A (mild intensity), Group B (moderate intensity) and Group C (severe intensity) and the intervention were given for 6 weeks. The study setting was general community settings. The outcome measures were menstrual symptom questionnaire, VO(2) max, forced vital capacity (FVC), maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) and lipid profile (HDL, LDL, TGL).
Results:
There is significant decrease in menstrual symptoms in both Groups B and C. However, Group C improved with increased rate of perceived exertion. LDL levels did not change significantly but HDL, TGL, VO(2) max, FVC, and MVV improved significantly in Groups B and C, but remains significantly unchanged in Group A.
Conclusions:
This study encourages the employment of regular, moderate intensity aerobic exercise as a potential intervention for pre menstrual syndrome.
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