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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
A comparative study on the effectiveness of Yoga and Mitchell Relaxation Technique in primary dysmenorrhea: A comparative study
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Sonali Navnath Nehe, Samruddhi Mukey, Nupoor Kulkarni
Abstract

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological problems among young women, often interfering with daily activities and quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions such as Yoga and relaxation techniques have been widely adopted as safe, effective approaches to relieve menstrual pain.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Yoga and Laura Mitchell Relaxation technique in reducing symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea among adolescent females in terms of WaLIDD score.

Method: A total of 80 young women aged 18–24 years diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea were randomly allocated into two groups: A Yoga group (n=40) and a Mitchell’s relaxation technique group (n=40). The trial was carried out over six months until completion. Each therapy was delivered under appropriate supervision for two successive days.

Result: In total, 80 participants were analyzed (Yoga group n=40, Mitchell’s relaxation technique group n=40). Both groups demonstrated remarkable improvement in pain based on the WaLIDD score before and after the intervention (p>0.05). The findings indicate that the average decrease in post-intervention WaLIDD score did not differ significantly between group A and group B. The mean reduction in WaLIDD score for group A = 23.57 and group B = 25.81 appeared nearly identical. Therefore, no substantial variation was observed between the two interventions.

Conclusion: Yoga as well as Mitchell’s relaxation technique produced a significant reduction in dysmenorrhea symptoms within each group; nonetheless, no meaningful difference was detected between the groups (p>0.05). Thus, both strategies are equally beneficial in alleviating primary dysmenorrhea.
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Pages:84-87
How to cite this article:
Sonali Navnath Nehe, Samruddhi Mukey, Nupoor Kulkarni "A comparative study on the effectiveness of Yoga and Mitchell Relaxation Technique in primary dysmenorrhea: A comparative study". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 84-87
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