A Comparative Study on Dynamic Balance During Menstrual and Non-Menstrual Period Among Female University Students

Autor: Yughdtheswari Muniandy, Chin Shu Xuan, Sumedha Singh, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi, Vignesh Srinivasan, Priyadharshini Kumar, Prathap Suganthirababu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: National Journal of Community Medicine, Vol 14, Iss 07 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0976-3325
2229-6816
DOI: 10.55489/njcm.140720232963
Popis: Background: The ability to maintain dynamic balance is crucial for carrying out daily tasks. The female body's balance may be impacted by a number of important factors, including the menstrual cycle. Due to changes in sex hormone levels during menstruation, postural control and muscular coordination may be affected. The aim of this study was to compare the dynamic balance among female university students during menstrual and non-menstrual period’s students. Methodology: A comparative study was conducted among female university students to compare the differences in dynamic balance between menstrual and non-menstrual periods. Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 45 university students were recruited. Data were gathered using a validated self-administered questionnaire, and the subjects' dynamic balance was assessed using the Y-balance test. Results: The results indicate that the reach distance (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral) for right and left stance shows an improvement during non-menstrual period when compared during menstruation (p< 0.001). Conclusions: Regardless of the dominant or non-dominant leg, the dynamic balance of females is better during non-menstruation than it is during menstruation. While recommending exercises to females or while they engage in sports activities, these balance fluctuations in females must be taken into account to mitigate health risks.
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