Health Condition 1: N946- Dysmenorrhea, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects with dysmenorrhea as screened by VAS>= 3 & WaLIDD scale (>=5 moderate to severe) within age group 18 to 28 yrs. Presence of MTP in any of these muscles Rectus Abdominis, Internal Obliques, External Obliques, Quadratus Lumborum and Para Spinals.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed case of any underlying pelvic pathology, Abdominopelvic surgeries, Known case of secondary dysmenorrhea, Subjects on pain medication or on hormonal therapy on a regular basis for any diagnosed condition other than primary dysmenorrhea, Subjects hesitant to take Dry needling and subjects with known allergic reactions to needle.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analogue scaleTimepoint: The measure will be taken during screening the subjects into study, just before the intervention, immediately post intervention, and following 1st and 2nd months after intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WaLIDD scaleTimepoint: The measure will be taken during screening the subjects into study, just before the intervention, immediately post intervention, and following 1st and 2nd months after intervention. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Institute of physiotherapy, Srinivas University