Randomised trial, 2023
Can progressive muscle relaxation and myofascial release reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life?
This study is still being conducted and results are not yet available. The researchers plan to compare these two relaxation techniques for treating PMS symptoms.
What they did
This is a planned single-blind randomized controlled trial that will assign women with PMS to three groups: progressive muscle relaxation, myofascial release, or a control group. Assessments will measure PMS severity, blood flow, pain, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. A blinded physical therapist will perform all assessments.
What they found
Results are not yet available as this is a study protocol. The authors note that based on existing research, both relaxation and myofascial release methods improve symptoms and quality of life, but have not been directly compared to each other before.
What it means for you
This study will test two relaxation-based approaches to PMS that have separate research support but have never been directly compared. If completed, it could help determine which approach works better. This is a planned study, not yet completed.
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About the study
- Original title
- The effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique and myofascial release technique on premenstrual symptoms, blood circulation, and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome: A single-blind randomized controlled study
- Authors
- Demiralp Ovgun C, Tuzun EH
- Journal
- Medicine
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Randomised trial
- What was tested
- Progressive muscle relaxation or myofascial release technique
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000034223
Original abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by a range of behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation and myofascial release technique (MRT) on premenstrual symptoms, blood flow rate, pain, sleep quality and quality of life, in women with PMS. Method: The study will conduct as a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Study registered at the ClinicalTrial.gov Protocol ID: NCT05836454. The volunteers will be randomized using allocation software to be divided into 3 groups: the progressive muscle relaxation group, the MRT group, and the control group. Assessments will be conducted by another physical therapist who is blinded to the groups. The assessments will include the Premenstrual Syndrome Severity Score, Blood Flow Measurements, Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Short Form-36 Health Survey. Discussion: Since both methods provide relaxation, improve symptoms and quality of life, they have not been compared to each other in the literature. This prompt to us to plan this study.
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