Effects of Kinesiotaping With and Without Pelvic Tilts in Dysmenorrhea

Effects of Kinesiotaping With and Without Pelvic Tilts on Pain and Menstrual Distress in Females With Dysmenorrhea

This study aims to determine the effects of kinesiotaping with & without pelvic tilts on pain & menstrual distress in females with dysmenorrhea. This study will be a randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of kinesiotaping with and without pelvic tilts in subjects with primary dysmenorrhea.

This study will be a randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of kinesiotaping with and without pelvic tilts in subjects with primary dysmenorrhea. Subjects with primary dysmenorrhea meeting the predetermined eligibility criteria will be divided into two groups using the random sequence generation method. Pre-intervention responses shall be taken during the first menstrual cycle using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, WaLLID tool & Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.

Subjects in Group A shall be treated with kinesiotaping and pelvic tilts while subjects in Group B shall be treated with kinesiotaping only. Each subject will receive 02 treatment sessions during the second & third menstrual cycles. Post-intervention responses shall be recorded in the fourth menstrual cycle using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, WaLLID tool & Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-30 years
• Nulliparous
• Regular menstrual cycles
• Primary dysmenorrhea (diagnosed via WaLLID tool)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergic to kinesiotape
• Skin disorders
• Uterine fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome