Randomised trial, 2024
Does pilates exercise and text message support reduce PMS symptoms?
Yes, an 8-week program of pilates exercise combined with WhatsApp text message support significantly reduced PMS symptoms. The study was poorly reported with unclear sample size, limiting confidence.
What they did
A randomized controlled study where an intervention group of students received 8 weeks of pilates exercises and regular WhatsApp text message support, while the control group received no intervention.
What they found
The intervention group receiving pilates and WhatsApp text messages showed significant reduction in PMS symptoms compared to the control group. The study did not report the specific number of participants in each group or the magnitude of symptom reduction.
What it means for you
Physical activity combined with text-based support may help reduce PMS symptoms. The study is limited because it did not specify how many women participated, what the text messages contained, or how much symptoms improved.
8 weeks
program duration
About the study
- Original title
- The effect of pilates and a WhatsApp-based health intervention program on symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS): A randomized controlled study
- Authors
- Balmumcu A, Ozturk N
- Journal
- Health care for women international
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Randomised trial
- Participants
- 8
- What was tested
- Pilates exercise and WhatsApp text message support for 8 weeks
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2023.2294819
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