To compare the effect of drawing in maneuver exercises versus core strengthening exercises on primary dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea refers to the occurrence of painful menstrual cramps of uterine origin. The predisposing factors for dysmenorrhea are irregular periods, high and low BMI and heavy menses. Its management includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological management. Core strengthening exercises will allow small intrinsic muscles around the lumbar spine to be conditioned to increase performance making it more ready to deal with daily troops of natural biomechanics, even when the body is under the tension of the menstrual cycle.

To Compare the effect of drawing in manoeuvre exercises versus core strengthening exercises on primary dysmenorrhea.

100 females with primary dysmenorrhea were included in the study and were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 was given the drawing in manoeuvre exercises while group 2 was given core strengthening exercises for 8 weeks. The outcomes taken were pain intensity on NPRS, quality of life on Menstrual Distress Questionnaire and muscle strength.

The data was analysed using SPSS 20. Paired t test was used for within group analysis and independent t test was used for between group analyses. Significant difference was observed in pain intensity and muscle strength between both the groups where significant reduction was seen in drawing manoeuvre exercise group (p< 0.05). No significant difference was observed pain, concentration, water retention and arousal components of quality of life between drawing in manoeuvre and core strengthening groups (p >0.05).

Hence, we conclude that there is a significant reduction in pain intensity and increased muscle strength in drawing in manoeuvre group than the core strengthening group in females with primary dysmenorrhea.