Comparison of the Effects of Whole Body Vibration Training and Aerobic Exercise on Premanstrual Syndrome

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Whole Body Vibration; Exercise

Treatments: Other: Whole Body Vibration Training Programme; Other: Aerobic Exercise Programme

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06876493

2023-242

Details and patient eligibility

About

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of whole body vibration training (WBVT) and aerobic exercise on premenstrual syndrome in young women with routine dietary intake.

Full description

Methods: A prospective, randomised, pre-post-test, single-blind, controlled study was conducted in 34 women diagnosed with PMS. Participants were randomly assigned into three groups: the Aerobic Exercise Group (AEG, n=11), the Whole-Body Vibration Training Group (WBVT, n=11), and the Control Group (CG, n=12). Participants in the AEG performed 45-minute exercise sessions (10 minutes warm-up, 30 minutes walk, 5 minutes cool down) three times a week for eight weeks. The WBV program was conducted using a 25 Hz frequency and a 2 mm low amplitude on the Power Plate® (pro5TM) machine, which provides three-plane oscillatory motion. The program lasted eight weeks, with sessions held three days a week, ensuring at least one rest day between sessions. The control group was asked to continue their daily life routines. Dietary intake of all participants was monitored, and those with different diets were excluded from the study. Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSS) was used to evaluate PMS symptoms and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain.

Enrollment: 34 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 32 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• BMI between 18.5-25
• Score over 110 points on the PMS questionnaire
• To be between the ages of 18-35
• Sedentary women
• Having a regular menstrual cycle (24-35 days)

Exclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with eating disorder
• Taking nutritional supplements before the last three cycles
• DM, thyroid and liver kidney disorders
• Endocrine drug use
• Has undergone orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months
• With a neurological diagnosis
• With limited range of motion
• Diagnosed with cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary system disorders
• Diagnosed with women's health and diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis
• Oral contraceptive users
• Psychiatric diagnosis
• Smoking
• Diagnosed with Amenorrhea
• Following a regular diet
• During pregnancy and lactation

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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34 participants in 2 patient groups

Aerobic Exercise Programme

Experimental group

Description:

The aerobic exercise programme was shown to female students with premenstrual syndrome on the first day by the researcher (D.A.) at the sports centre. Participants were advised to drink water and wear running shoes during exercise. Warm-up exercises were performed for 10 minutes before the exercise. Exercise intensity was determined by the Karvonen formula (HRmax=220-age, HRR=HRmax-HR rest, 60% THR=(0.60xHRR)+HR rest). According to the pulse rate of the exercise, pulse values are monitored on the treadmill and km/hour speeds are adjusted according to pulse values. The exercise programme started with low aerobic exercise intensity on the treadmill, gradually increased at 5-minute intervals and completed at 40-60% of the heart rate, and finally 5 minutes of light stretching movements were performed to return to the initial state. In the following sessions, the participants performed the exercise programmes individually at the sports centre for 45 minutes (10 min warm-up, 30 min walk

Treatment:

Other: Aerobic Exercise Programme

Whole Body Vibration Training Programme

Experimental group

Description:

The WBV programme used a frequency of 25 Hz and an amplitude of 2 mm (low amplitude). The Power Plate® (pro5TM) machine provided the device's vibration. This device provides a three-plane oscillatory motion. The programme lasted eight weeks and was performed three days a week. There was at least one day's rest between each session. Before and after each vibration, stretching exercises (warm-up and cool-down programme) were performed for 5 minutes, particularly for the quadriceps and trunk extensors. The participants exercised in three different positions on the vibration platform: 1. Squat position: The knee angle was set at 120° to reduce the transmission of vibrations to the upper body (spine and head) and to increase the load on the leg muscles. 2. Bridge position: Participants stood statically in the bridge position with the soles of both feet on the platform. 3. Push-up position: Participants stood statically in the push-up position with both hands on the platform.

Treatment:

Other: Whole Body Vibration Training Programme