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

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

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