Vibration-Assisted Core Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common gynecological condition characterized by uterine-origin lower abdominal pain during or before menstruation in the absence of any pelvic pathology. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of a core exercise (CE) program performed on a vibration-supported platform on pain intensity, menstrual attitudes, quality of life, and functional and emotional status in women with PD. A total of 24 women aged 18 to 35 years participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n=12) or a control group (n=12). The intervention group performed vibration-assisted CE on a portable platform three times per week for eight weeks. The control group received no intervention. All participants were evaluated within the first 48 hours of the menstrual cycle, with follow-up assessments at weeks 4, and a final evaluation at the end of week 8.