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Sidra Malik1, Huma Riaz1, Ayesha Afridi1
1Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Study Objectives:
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a prevalent gynecologic condition affecting young females, characterized by cyclic, cramping pelvic pain with no organic pathology. It can significantly impact their quality of life and academic performance. This study aimed to determine the effect of therapeutic taping on the clinical symptoms, quality of life, and academic performance of students with PD.
Design:
This was a single-blind, parallel design, randomized controlled trial.
Setting:
The study was conducted from May to September 2023 at a girls' hostel in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Participants:
Women aged 18-25 years with PD and pain severity rated 4 or higher on a visual analogue scale (VAS) were recruited. Those with other health conditions and having an allergy to Kinesio tape (KT) were excluded from the study.
Intervention:
A total of 66 women completed the study. They were randomly assigned to 3 groups: experimental (KT), sham tape (ST), and control group (CG). KT was applied to the suprapubic and sacral regions using the ligament technique in the KT group and without stretch in the ST group. Assessments were taken at baseline and on the 8th and 12th weeks.
Main Outcome Measures:
The study tools were the VAS, Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire, health-related quality of life questionnaire (SF-36), and Academic Performance Questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS-25.
Results:
The participants' mean age (years) was 22.04 ± 2.13 (KT), 22.35 ± 3.11 (ST), and 23 ± 2.52 (CG). Between-group analysis showed a statistically significant difference in the VAS (P < .05) and Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire (P < .01) scores after the 12th week of intervention, the difference in the Academic Performance Questionnaire score was statistically significant (P < .01) on the 8th and 12th weeks. Similarly, the SF-36 score was significantly different for both the physical (P < .001) and mental (P < .05) component summary between the intervention groups.
Conclusion:
KT is an effective intervention option for pain reduction, menstrual symptom relief, and improved academic performance for individuals with PD.
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