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Effect of Primary Dysmenorrhea on Muscle Activity in Young Adult Females
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of primary dysmenorrhea on the activity of the abdominal and back muscles in young adult females.
Official title: Effect of Primary Dysmenorrhea on Abdominal and Back Muscles Activity in Young Adult Females
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2025-11-20
Last Updated
2025-08-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Record EMG maximum amplitude from rectus abdominis, erector spinae L3 level
EMG Electrode Placement and Muscle Assessment: Electrodes for the rectus abdominis were placed longitudinally at the umbilical level. For the erector spinae, L3 was located using a line between the posterior superior iliac crests, and electrodes were placed \~3 cm lateral to the L3 spinous process. Assessment: Rectus Abdominis: In the crook-lying position, participants performed a slow curl-up (\~35-40°), holding for 10 seconds. Erector Spinae: In the prone position with a 10-cm pad under the abdomen, participants lifted the upper body with neutral cervical alignment for 10 seconds. Each test was repeated three times with 2-minute rest intervals.
Locations (1)
Misr University for Science and Technology
Giza, Egypt