Year: 2024 | Month: April | Volume: 14 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 526-531
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240466
Effect of Baddha Konasana on Physical and Psychological Health of Women with Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – An Experimental Study
Shayna Prasad Karmarkar1, Dr. Sonam Jain2
1Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Community Physiotherapy Department), P.E.S Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India
2Assisstant Professor (Community Physiotherapy Department), P.E.S Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sonam Jain
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is characterized by severe physical and psychological symptoms that occur before menstruation, significantly affecting women's daily lives and relationships. Despite affecting 3-8% of women of reproductive age, PMDD often remains under-recognized and undertreated. While several treatment approaches, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, have been proposed, there is limited research on the effectiveness of yoga poses, such as Baddha Konasana, in managing PMDD symptoms. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of Baddha Konasana, a yoga pose, on the physical and psychological health of women with PMDD.
Methods: An experimental study was conducted with a sample size of 55 women diagnosed with PMDD using the PSST scale. The diagnosed women were instructed to perform Baddha Konasana protocol for 7 days a week for 8 weeks. The severity of their physical and psychological symptoms was assessed using the DRSP scale during two consecutive luteal phases of their menstrual cycles. Data analysis was performed to compare the symptom scores between the first and second luteal phases.
Results: The PSST and DRSP scales were used to statistically analyze the effect of Baddha Konasana on women with PMDD. The analysis revealed that while there was a decrease in symptom severity from the first to the second luteal phase, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.0747).
Conclusion: The study did not find a significant effect of Baddha Konasana on the physical and psychological health of women with PMDD.
Key words: Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, PMDD, Baddha Konasana, Yoga, DRSP scale, PSST scale