"Knee Joint Position Sense and Dynamic Balance in Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Primary Dysmenorrhea

Treatments: Other: No intervention

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07239232

P.T.REC/012/005972

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of the study is to assess knee joint position sense, pain and dynamic balance in female with primary dysmenorrhea.

Full description

Dysmenorrhea is a common condition that typically occurs on its own rather than as a result of pelvic disease. It affects between 50% and 90% of adolescent girls and women of reproductive age and is a major reason for missed days from school or work.

Among the various menstrual disturbances observed, dysmenorrhea was notably prevalent among adolescents and significantly impacted their daily activities. Early diagnosis and awareness of menstrual issues are crucial, as they not only emphasize the need for health education initiatives but also assist in selecting suitable treatments, thereby reducing the adverse effects of these disturbances on adolescents' lives.

However, there is a significant gap in the literature about the effect of Primary dysmenorrhea on knee joint position sense, pain and dynamic balance in young adult female So this study aims to investigate this effect and provide evidence based information in the field of physical therapy.

Enrollment: 62 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 25 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• They should be virgin, healthy female students
• They have regular menstruation (3-8 days in duration, with 21-35 days in-between).
• They should have the same activity level mild active female.
• Their ages will range from 18 to 25 years old.
• Their body mass index (BMI) will range from 18 to 24.9 Kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

• History of knee injury, surgery in the knee or spinal vertebrae.
• Females having any vestibular problems, otitis media, labyrinthitis or any inner ear problems that affect balance
• Women with any cognitive deficits
• History of neuromuscular or spinal disease.
• History of pelvic pathology or any gynecological disease.

Trial design

62 participants in 2 patient groups

Asymptomatic Group

Description:

They have no or mild primary dysmenorrhea.

Treatment:

Other: No intervention

Symptomatic Group

Description:

They have moderate and sever primary dysmenorrhea.

Treatment:

Other: No intervention