Pain tolerance and cardiorespiratory fitness in women with dysmenorrhea

Alfieri, Fábio Marcon; Bernardo, Karoline Mayara de Aquiles; Pinto, Yasmim da Silva; Silva, Natália Cristina de Oliveira Vargas e; Portes, Leslie Andrews

doi:10.5935/1806-0013.20170121

Cited by 5 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The evaluation of the pressure pain threshold in the lower limb muscles and trunk of young women with PD and non-users of OC has already been demonstrated. Alfieri et al 12 observed a reduction in the pain tolerance values at the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, suggesting that pain tolerance is negatively influenced by the follicular phase of the cycle. Although the mechanisms remain unclear, female hormones interact with the nociceptive processes at multiple CNS and peripheral levels, and hormonal variations are associated with variations in the pain experience.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparison of the pain pressure threshold on the pelvic floor in women with and without primary dysmenorrhea

Lima¹,

Arruda²,

Strelow³

et al. 2019

Brazilian Journal of Pain

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized as menstruation with painful conditions in women with no associated pathologies, whose pain sites are classically investigated in the abdomen. However, it is known that the pelvic floor can also be compromised by primary dysmenorrhea and can be a source of hyperactivity of this musculature. The objective of this study was to compare the pain pressure threshold in the pelvic floor of women with and without primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS: An observational, quantitative and cross-sectional study was conducted with young women. The sample consisted of 20 women divided into two groups: with primary dysmenorrhea (n=10) and without primary dysmenorrhea (n=10). The Adapted Assessment Questionnaire was applied for the data collection on the characteristics of the menstrual cycle followed by an evaluation of the pressure threshold of the pelvic floor of the participants using the Microfet 2 HHD manual dynamometer. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in pressure pain threshold between the groups on the left side (p=0.156) and right side (p=0.198) of the pelvic floor. CONCLUSION: In this women sample, the occurrence or non-occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea was not associated with an increase in the pain pressure threshold of the pelvic floor.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparison of the pain pressure threshold on the pelvic floor in women with and without primary dysmenorrhea

Lima¹,

Arruda²,

Strelow³

et al. 2019

Brazilian Journal of Pain

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Evaluation areas: Vastus medialis, Pectoralis major, Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Iliopsoas, Lumbar paraspinalis, Trapezius muscles. [34,35]…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Evaluation areas: Vastus medialis, Pectoralis major, Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Iliopsoas, Lumbar paraspinalis, Trapezius muscles. [34,35] 2.4. each sub-dimension scores between 0 and 100 points, 0 points indicating poor quality of life in the dimension and 100 points indicating good quality of life. [37,38]…”

Section: Evaluation Of Pain Characteristics the Short Formmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique and myofascial release technique on premenstrual symptoms, blood circulation, and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome: A single-blind randomized controlled study

Övgün

Tüzün

2023

Medicine

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by a range of behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation and myofascial release technique (MRT) on premenstrual symptoms, blood flow rate, pain, sleep quality and quality of life, in women with PMS. Method: The study will conduct as a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Study registered at the ClinicalTrial.gov Protocol ID: NCT05836454. The volunteers will be randomized using allocation software to be divided into 3 groups: the progressive muscle relaxation group, the MRT group, and the control group. Assessments will be conducted by another physical therapist who is blinded to the groups. The assessments will include the Premenstrual Syndrome Severity Score, Blood Flow Measurements, Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Short Form-36 Health Survey. Discussion: Since both methods provide relaxation, improve symptoms and quality of life, they have not been compared to each other in the literature. This prompt to us to plan this study.

show abstract

“…Algometry was applied in six predefined muscle points, identified below, to assess PPT: RLP: right lumbar paravertebral region, LLP: left lumbar paravertebral region. In that assessment, the subject remained in the prone position, with lower limbs extended 13 . SL: supraspinatus ligament L4-L5, L5-S1.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of cold versus hot compress on pain in university students with primary dysmenorrhea

dos-Santos

Silva

Alfieri

2020

Brazilian Journal of Pain

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological complaint among young women. Several therapeutic resources have been studied, aiming at reducing pain. The objective of this study was to identify the influence of cold or hot compresses on pain intensity and pressure pain tolerance thresholds in women with primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS: A single-blind randomized clinical study involving 40 young women divided into two groups: hot compress or cold compress, applied for 20 minutes on the lower abdomen and lower back regions. Pressure pain tolerance thresholds were evaluated by algometry in the vastus medialis, gluteus maximus, lumbar paravertebral muscles and supraspinatus ligaments L4-L5 and L5-S1. Pain intensity was assessed by the visual analog scale. RESULTS: No significant changes in pressure pain tolerance thresholds were observed immediately after the application of the compresses, nor 30 minutes later. The comparison of the variation in the effect of changes showed no differences between the intervention groups, either regarding the pressure pain tolerance thresholds or the visual analog scale. However, both groups had a significant reduction in the visual analog scale right after the application and 30 minutes after the end of the intervention. Nevertheless, right after the use of the compresses, as well as 30 minutes after its end, the group that received the cold compress had a more significant reduction in pain intensity (p=0.002 and p=0.004, respectively). CONCLUSION: Cold or hot compresses did not produce changes in pressure pain tolerance thresholds. However, pain perception was lower after this treatment, especially in the group using cold compresses. Effects of cold versus hot compress on pain in university students with primary dysmenorrhea Efeitos da compressa fria versus quente sobre a dor em universitárias com dismenorreia primária

show abstract

Pain tolerance and cardiorespiratory fitness in women with dysmenorrhea

Cited by 5 publications

References 0 publications

Comparison of the pain pressure threshold on the pelvic floor in women with and without primary dysmenorrhea

Comparison of the pain pressure threshold on the pelvic floor in women with and without primary dysmenorrhea

The effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique and myofascial release technique on premenstrual symptoms, blood circulation, and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome: A single-blind randomized controlled study

Effects of cold versus hot compress on pain in university students with primary dysmenorrhea

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About