Kinesio Taping vs Tele-Pilates for PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms severe enough to disrupt daily activities. Objective: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a Tele-Pilates intervention and Kinesio Taping in managing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

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Key information

Conditions

Premenstrual Disorder Depressive Disorder Menstruation Disturbances Mental Disorders Mood Disorders Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Premenstrual Syndrome

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinics, Alsalam University

Cairo, Tanta, 11611, Egypt

About this study

Ninety female participants aged 18 to 25 diagnosed with PMS were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the Kinesio Taping group (KT), the Tele-Pilates Exercise group (TP), or the Control group (CG). The KT group received taping intervention for eight weeks, the TP group engaged in an eight-week Tele-Pilates exercise program, while the CG maintained their usual routines without intervention. The Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ) was used to evaluate a range of PMS symptoms, including anxiety (PMS-A), depression (PMS-D), cravings (PMS-C), hyperhydration (PMS-H), other associated symptoms, and two menstruation-related symptoms: cramps and backache

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Eligible participants had a regular menstrual cycle lasting 28 to 31 days for at least the previous three months, a visual analog scale (VAS) pain score of 4.0 or higher, and a normal body mass index (BMI)

Exclusion criteria

Pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis
The use of analgesics or oral contraceptives during the study period

Treatment and study plan

Tele- pilates

Behavioral

Tele-Pilates for (TP) group The TP program included warm-up, main session, and cool-down phases. The session started with warm-up exercises in the form of breathing, spinal twist, cat stretch, arm circles, and abdominal stretching. Each exercise was performed for five repetitions, with each repetition held for 10-15 seconds and followed by a 5-second rest period. The warm-up phase lasted a total of 10 minutes.

Tele-Pilates was supervised by a Pilates professional trainer. Participants engaged in mat-based Pilates exercises. These exercises included roll-up, bug leg, crock leg lying, prone single leg kick, bug roll, knee/lumbar roll, and prone attitude rotation.The session ended with 10-minute cool-down that involved relaxation exercises and stretching.

Kinesio taping application for the KT group

Device

Kinesio taping application for the KT group The participant sat upright in a chair, and a piece of kinesiology tape (5 × 5 cm, 3NS, Korea) was used to measure the distance from just above the anus to the upper border of the pelvis. This measured length was then divided by eight, and the tape was cut accordingly. One end of the tape was anchored on the ulnar bone just above the inguinal region. With 25% stretch, the tape was applied diagonally upward and outward, following the contour of the iliac crest over the ilium. The second end was secured to overlap the base of the initial tape. A second strip was applied in a similar manner in the opposite direction over the ilium. KT was applied for over eight weeks, with the tape changed every three days

Primary outcomes

The Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ)

Time frame: The participants answered the questionnaire items before the study course and after 8 weeks.

The Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ) is a validated and reliable evaluation method for assessing PMS symptoms. It comprises five subscales: PMS-anxiety (PMS-A), PMS-depression (PMS-D), PMS-craving (PMS-C), PMS-hyperhydration (PMS-H), and a subscale for other associated symptoms. Additionally, the assessment includes two symptoms frequently reported during the initial two days of menstruation-cramps and backache. The PMS-A subscale addresses affective symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, mood swings, and nervous tension. PMS-D encompasses depressive symptoms, including depression, crying, forgetfulness, confusion, and insomnia. PMS-C evaluates somatic and behavioral symptoms such as increased appetite, headaches, fatigue, dizziness or fainting, and palpitations. PMS-H focuses on fluid retention, weight gain, breast tenderness, and abdominal bloating. The Other symptoms subscale covers a ra. The total PMSQ score ranges from 1 to 84, with higher scores indicating more severe

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Kinesio Taping Versus Tele-Pilates Intervention on Pre-menstrual Syndrome

Acronym: premensterual

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jul 14, 2025
Registry last updated: Jul 14, 2025

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