A comparison of effectiveness of mindfulness training and pilates on reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in girl

Abstract

Background: Premenstrual syndrome refers to a set of physical and psychological symptoms that occurs during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Several studies emphasize on the effectiveness of mindfulness and Pilates on the improvement of premenstrual syndrome. The problem is that mindfulness and Pilates effect of premenstrual syndrome. Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness training and Pilates on reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome of girls in Tehran. Method: Research is semi-experimental pretest-posttest with control group. The statistical population includes girls in Tehran with15-40 years. The sampling method was 45 people who were purposefully selected based on the criteria of the research. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire for Screening of premenstrual symptoms (PSST) of Iranian species. Results: Results showed that there was not significant difference in mindfulness training on reducing the premenstrual syndrome in the experimental group compared to the control group (P>0/06). However, Pilates training on premenstrual syndrome was significantly different in the experimental group compared with the control group (P<0/5). Conclusion: The results of the study indicated that Pilates exercises were effective on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, but mindfulness education did not have a significant effect.

Keywords

• mindfulness
• pilates
• premenstrual syndrome