ABSTRACT
Background: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the impact of different exercise techniques on menstrual pain severity in post-acute covid-19 women. Method(s): Thirty post-acute COVID-19 women suffering from primary menstrual pain. Their body mass index ranged from 25 to 35 kg/m2, and their age was between 18 and 25 years old. They were split up into two groups randomly. The control group (n=15) were instructed to avoid regular physical exercise during the study period, and the exercise group (n=15) were requested to perform set of home-based exercise protocol, from the fourth day of the menstrual cycle till the onset of the second menstrual cycle. Both groups were examined for pain intensity Pre-treatment and post-treatment using visual analogue scale (VAS). Result(s): Menstrual pain intensity was significantly reduced in the exercise group (p=0.000) but not statistically different in the control group (p=0.089). Conclusion(s): Different exercise techniques has a positive impact on menstrual pain severity in post-acute covid-19 women. Therefore, it can be recommended for menstrual pain relief in post-acute covid-19 women to promote their daily activities, independent living and quality of life.Copyright © 2021 Muslim OT et al.