Year: 2026 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 839-846
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260585
Yoga Versus Aerobic Exercise: An Experimental Study in Adolescent Girls with Premenstrual Syndrome
Seema Sunil Kumar Sharma1, Dr. Ranveer Kumar Mahato (PT)2, Dr. Megha Modi (PT)3
1Masters of Physiotherapy in Community and Preventive Health, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
2Principal, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
3Assistant Professor, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Corresponding Author: Seema Sunil Kumar Sharma
ABSTRACT
Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common condition affecting adolescent girls and is characterized by physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. These symptoms negatively affect daily activities, academic performance, emotional health, and quality of life. Non-pharmacological approaches such as yoga and aerobic exercise have been increasingly recommended for PMS management because of their safety, accessibility, and holistic benefits.
Aim: To compare the effects of yoga and aerobic exercise on Premenstrual Syndrome symptoms and pain intensity among adolescent girls.
Methodology: An experimental study was conducted among 38 adolescent girls aged 14–20 years diagnosed with PMS. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: Group A (Yoga Group, n=19) and Group B (Aerobic Exercise Group, n=19). Both groups underwent intervention sessions for 45 minutes, three times per week for one menstrual cycle. Outcome measures included the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 29.0. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used for within-group comparison and Mann–Whitney U Test for between-group comparison.
Results: Both interventions demonstrated statistically significant improvement in PMSS and NPRS scores following treatment (p<0.05). In the Yoga Group, PMSS scores improved from 122.16±17.49 to 79.26±14.76 and NPRS scores reduced from 6.15±1.06 to 3.68±1.05. In the Aerobic Group, PMSS scores improved from 125.9±21.71 to 86.15±20.51 and NPRS scores reduced from 5.84±1.06 to 3.42±1.01. However, no statistically significant difference was found between the two groups post-intervention.
Conclusion: Both yoga and aerobic exercise are effective non-pharmacological interventions for reducing PMS symptoms and pain intensity among adolescent girls. Neither intervention was found to be superior, suggesting that both may be recommended as safe and beneficial treatment approaches for PMS management.
Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome, Adolescent Girls, Yoga, Aerobic Exercise, PMSS, NPRS.
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