Effects of Pilates Exercises Applied With Face-to-Face and Telerehabilitation on Menstrual Pain

Comparison of the Effects of Pilates Exercises Applied With Face-to-Face and Telerehabilitation Methods on Menstrual Pain

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of menstrual syndrome that significantly affects quality of life. The aim of our study is to compare the effect of Pilates on menstrual pain and the effectiveness of the applications within themselves.

20 women experiencing severe pain during menstruation were randomized into two groups. The same exercise program is applied to 10 participants face-to-face, and to 10 participants via telerehabilitation. Exercises are applied for 6 weeks, 2 days a week. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used for pain assessment, SF-36 Short Form is used to assess quality of life, and Menstrual Attitude Scale is used to assess symptoms in the premenstrual/menstrual period. Evaluations are performed twice in total, before and after treatment. Statistical analysis will be performed with SPSS 24.0 program. If the data is parametric, paired sample t-test will be used for within-group evaluation; independent sample t-test will be used for between-group evaluation. If the data is non-parametric, Wilson test will be used for within-group evaluation and Mann Whitney U test will be used for between-group evaluation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• People between the ages of 18-30 who have a continuing menstrual cycle.
• Women with menstrual pain VAS>5.
• People with regular menstrual cycles.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being in menopause.
• Using birth control pills.
• Taking hormone therapy.
• Having exercise intolerance.