The effect of Taping Therapy in Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD) and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in female students of Sardasht universities in 2018-2019

The effect of taping therapy in primary Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual syndrome in female students of Sardasht in 2019

A randomized double-blind, before-after clinical trial

Participants will be followed for 3 cycles. In the first cycle, the sensitivity test was performed with a small piece of tape on hands, and in the next cycle, both groups had to inform the researcher about the menstrual cycle for 6 days. Installation of the tape in the Ava occupational therapy clinic by researcher who is also licensed to install the type In the Sardasht city of West Azerbaijan study area.

inclusion criteria:18-25 years, single, regular menstrual period (21-35 days), presence of primary menstrual pain in most menstrual cycles during the last 6 months, having a score of 4-10 Pain ruler, having at least one PMS diagnostic criteria, score below 92 based on MDQ questionnaire, no adverse events occurring in the last 6 months, no psychiatric medication, no type allergy, no history of any tendency to adhere to the tape, unwillingness to continue to cooperate, and significant change in one's lifestyle depending on his / her statement. exclusion criteria: Having any disease that affects the results of study, including mental illness and genital disease

Intervention group: Kinesio tape adhesive strips have taped. After 5 days inform the researcher about the changeover to the clinic. It should be noted that the type stays on the skin does not interfere with their daily activities and since waterproof type will be used, there is no obstacle bathing with the type and this will be told to the students. This is done for 10 days. 5 days before and 5 days after menstruation. The control group will also receive a tape with a non-effect of Kinesio tape.

Primary Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome

In the first stage, out of 393 female students of Sardasht universities, we will determine eligible people to participate in the study based on the entry and exit criteria. The goal of the study and the probability of being assigned to intervention or control group will be explained to eligible participants in the study. If someone wishes to participate in the study, a written consent will be obtained consciously and based on the output of the following software, from the first to fiftieth people who have tended to participate in the study will be assigned to intervention and control groups by method of random blocking of 4. Eligible individuals will be assigned to control and intervention groups in 13 blocks of 4 people.

The participants will be told that they have been chosen in order to examine the effect of taping therapy on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea and premestrual syndrome. they will be divided into two random groups but without them noticing it. the intervention group will be provided with the real tape, but the control group will be provided with the similar tape without having real impact.

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