Effect of 90-90 Supported Hip Shift Hemibridge with Balloon Exercise on Primary Dysmenorrhea in Obese Undergraduate Females- An Experimental Study

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a painful menstruation which can affect daily activities. Primary dysmenorrhea is most common complaint without pathologic pelvic disease. The pain is dull aching, intermittent and located in suprapubic area and lower back associated with symptoms dizziness, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. Obesity is associated with dysmenorrhea as adipose tissues affect the hormonal balance. Low back pain (LBP) is a common symptom in dysmenorrhea.Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 90-90 supported hip shift hemibridge with balloon exercise on primary dysmenorrhea in obese undergraduate females for pain.Methods: This experimental study was conducted among 30 female subjects from undergraduate colleges of Miraj, Maharashtra, India. Females between age group of 18-25 years with BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 having primary dysmenorrhea with LBP were included in the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Outcome measures used were VAS & WaLIDD scales to assess for pain, daily activities and to diagnose dysmenorrhea. Further they were given 90-90 supported hip shift hemibridge with balloon exercise during first 3 days of menstruation and pre-post VAS was measured and WaLIDD score was compared with previous month score.Results: The statistical analysis was done using paired t test which showed 90-90 hip shift supported hemibridge with balloon exercise was statistically significant on VAS and WaLIDD scores with (p value 0.000).Conclusion: 90-90 supported hip shift hemibridge with balloon exercise has shown to reduce low back pain in primary dysmenorrhea in obese females.Key words: Low Back Pain, 90-90 hemibridge, Obesity, WaLIDD.