Yonglitthipagon Ponlapat, Muansiangsai Somruthai, Wongkhumngern Wilanee, Donpunha Wanida, Chanavirut Raoyrin, Siritaratiwat Wantana, Mato Lukana, Eungpinichpong Wichai, Janyacharoen Taweesak
School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):840-846. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.01.014. Epub 2017 Feb 7.
The aim of the present study was to investigate effect of specially designed yoga program on the menstrual pain, physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL) of non-athlete women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD) aged 18-22 years. Thirty-four volunteers were randomly assigned into control and yoga groups. Menstrual pain, physical fitness, and QOL were evaluated at baseline and at the end of the 12-week study period. The yoga group was asked to practice yoga for 30 min per day, twice a week, for 12 weeks at home, while the control group did not receive any form of exercise over the study period. There were significant improve in menstrual pain, physical fitness, and QOL in the yoga group more than the control group. Therefore, this specially designed yoga program may be a possible complementary treatment for PD.
本研究的目的是调查专门设计的瑜伽课程对18 - 22岁患有原发性痛经(PD)的非运动员女性的痛经、身体素质和生活质量(QOL)的影响。34名志愿者被随机分为对照组和瑜伽组。在基线和为期12周的研究期结束时评估痛经、身体素质和生活质量。瑜伽组被要求在家中每周两次、每次30分钟练习瑜伽,持续12周,而对照组在研究期间不接受任何形式的锻炼。与对照组相比,瑜伽组的痛经、身体素质和生活质量有显著改善。因此,这种专门设计的瑜伽课程可能是原发性痛经的一种可能的辅助治疗方法。