Efficacy of Kangoo Jump Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea in Young Women: Results from a Pre-Post Study

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Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual disorder among young women, often resulting in significant pain and reduced quality of life. While non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptives are the mainstay treatments, their potential side effects have increased interest in non-pharmacological alternatives such as exercise. Objective: To evaluate the effect of Kangoo Jump exercises on pain levels in women aged 18–22 with primary dysmenorrhea, using the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Methods: Fifty-one women aged 18–22 years with regular menstrual cycles participated in a single-arm, pre-post interventional study. Participants engaged in Kangoo Jump exercises sessions twice weekly for ten weeks. Menstrual pain was assessed using the McGill Pain Questionnaire before and after the intervention. Results: There was a statistically significant reduction in pain scores across all McGill Pain Questionnaire subscales following the Kangoo Jump exercises program (all p<0.001). Effect sizes ranged from moderate to large. Conclusion: Kangoo Jump exercises are associated with significant improvements in dysmenorrhea symptoms among young women and may serve as an effective non-pharmacological intervention.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Dysmenorrhea
• Exercise
• Kangoo Jumps
• McGill Pain Questionnaire
• Menstrual Pain
• Young Women

Destekleyen Kurum

This study was not supported any institution or project.

Etik Beyan

Ethics committee approval was received for this study from the ethics committee of Kütahya Dumlupınar University (Date: Jan 09, 2025, Decision Number: 7, Protocol No: E-67750228-050.04-357932)

Genç Kadınlarda Primer Dismenore için Kangoo Jump Egzersizlerinin Etkinliği: Ön Test-Son Test Sonuçları

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Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual disorder among young women, often resulting in significant pain and reduced quality of life. While non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptives are the mainstay treatments, their potential side effects have increased interest in non-pharmacological alternatives such as exercise. Objective: To evaluate the effect of Kangoo Jump exercises on pain levels in women aged 18–22 with primary dysmenorrhea, using the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Methods: Fifty-one women aged 18–22 years with regular menstrual cycles participated in a single-arm, pre-post interventional study. Participants engaged in Kangoo Jump exercises sessions twice weekly for ten weeks. Menstrual pain was assessed using the McGill Pain Questionnaire before and after the intervention. Results: There was a statistically significant reduction in pain scores across all McGill Pain Questionnaire subscales following the Kangoo Jump exercises program (all p<0.001). Effect sizes ranged from moderate to large. Conclusion: Kangoo Jump exercises are associated with significant improvements in dysmenorrhea symptoms among young women and may serve as an effective non-pharmacological intervention.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Dysmenorrhea
• Kangoo Jumps
• Egzersiz
• Menstrual Ağrı
• McGill Ağrı Anketi
• Genç Kadınlar

Destekleyen Kurum

Bu çalışma herhangi bir kurum ya da proje tarafından desteklenmemiştir.

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma için etik komite onayı Kütahya Dumlupınar Üniversitesi'nden (Tarih: 09 Ocak 2025, Karar No: 7, Protokol No: E-67750228-050.04-357932) alınmıştır.

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