Kinesio Taping vs Tele-Pilates for PMS

Effect of Kinesio Taping Versus Tele-Pilates Intervention on Pre-menstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms severe enough to disrupt daily activities. Objective: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a Tele-Pilates intervention and Kinesio Taping in managing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Ninety female participants aged 18 to 25 diagnosed with PMS were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the Kinesio Taping group (KT), the Tele-Pilates Exercise group (TP), or the Control group (CG). The KT group received taping intervention for eight weeks, the TP group engaged in an eight-week Tele-Pilates exercise program, while the CG maintained their usual routines without intervention. The Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ) was used to evaluate a range of PMS symptoms, including anxiety (PMS-A), depression (PMS-D), cravings (PMS-C), hyperhydration (PMS-H), other associated symptoms, and two menstruation-related symptoms: cramps and backache

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligible participants had a regular menstrual cycle lasting 28 to 31 days for at least the previous three months, a visual analog scale (VAS) pain score of 4.0 or higher, and a normal body mass index (BMI)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis
• The use of analgesics or oral contraceptives during the study period