Effect of whole body vibration versus resistive exercise on premenstrual symptoms in adolescents with premenstrual syndrome

Abstract

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclic disorder that affects social activities, interpersonal relationship, and educational productivity of adolescents. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) and resistive exercise on premenstrual symptoms in adolescents with PMS. Methods: Sixty adolescents, aged 16-19 years and with body mass index > 19.9 kg/m 2 , participated in the study. They were randomly assigned to three groups equal in number. Control group received magnesium (Mg) (250 g) and vitamin B6 supplementation once daily. Resistive exercise group received the same supplementations and resistive exercise for three times/week, while the WBV group received the same supplementations and WBV training three times/week for 12 weeks. Premenstrual syndrome questionnaire (PMSQ) was used to evaluate premenstrual symptoms, including anxiety symptoms (PMS-A), depression symptoms (PMS-D), craving symptoms (PMS-C), hyperhydration symptoms (PMS-H), other symptoms, cramp, and low back pain. Results: Pair-wise comparison test revealed a significant decrease (p = 0.000) in PMS-A, PMS-C, PMS-D, PMS-H, other symptoms, cramp, and low back pain of the resistive exercise group and WBV group after treatment. However, there was only a significant decrease in PMS-C (p = 0.03) of the control group after treatment. Post hoc test showed no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the resistive group and WBV group in all PMS symptoms after treatment. Conclusions: Passive muscular training using WBV has a similar effect to resistive exercise on premenstrual symptoms that affect the quality of life in adolescents with PMS.

Effects of Training with Different Modes of Strength Intervention on Psychosocial Disorders in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Likewise, Goldfield et al [ 58 ] showed an unclear risk of bias for dropout bias. On the other hand, the rest of the studies [ 56 , 57 , 60 , 61 , 62 ] showed a low risk of bias for all domains. Full details of each study and domain are presented in Figure 3 and Figure 4 .…”

“…Besides, one article evaluated mental health (emotional, psychological, and social well-being) [ 64 ], which is commonly associated with psychosocial anxiety disorders and depression [ 65 ]. On the other hand, strength training was reflected through the following intervention modes: CrossFit Teens™ [ 64 ], concurrent training (CT) combining aerobic and strength exercises [ 56 , 57 , 58 , 61 , 63 ], vibration platform strength training [ 60 , 62 ], and conventional strength training [ 58 , 59 , 62 ]. The characteristics and type of strength training protocol of the studies selected in this systematic review and meta-analysis are presented in Table 1 and Table 2 .…”

“…Four studies were considered for this analysis [ 56 , 61 , 62 , 63 ]. However, Suh et al [ 63 ] included three anxiety questionnaires in the research with different results.…”

“…For the meta-analysis, the study by Suh et al [ 63 ] was considered as three independent designs. Similarly, the study by ElDeeb et al [ 62 ] was considered as two independent training protocols. Therefore, seven studies were included in the meta-analysis that calculated the effect of training with different modes of strength intervention on anxiety levels.…”

Effect of Walking on Physiological Stress in Premenstrual Syndrome:A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…It affects 20-80% of females of reproductive age (2). The syndrome has severe physical, cognitive, psychological and somatic symptoms that influence activities of daily living, inter-personal relations, social life, work efficiency and educational productivity (3). The precise pathology of PMS is unknown.…”