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Efficacy of Pectoral Muscle Training and Costal Muscle Training in Cyclic Mastalgia to Improve the Quality of Life in Women

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Nithyanisha. R1, G. Datchayani2
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1Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2Faculty of physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding Author:
1Faculty of physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mail id: nithyanisha.physio@drmgrdu.ac.in

Abstract

Background of the study:   Cyclic Mastalgia is defined as breast pain before the onset of menstruation. It may be experienced unilaterally or bilaterally and is often associated with tenderness. Pain usually subsides spontaneously but it re-occurs with subsequent menstrual cycles. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of pectoral muscle training and costal muscle training in cyclic mastalgia to improve the quality of life in women.

Methodology: This is the Comparative study of Pre and Post type with 30 subjects. The study was conducted and followed in Outpatient department of Physiotherapy, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. The subjects were selected based on the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria. Patients with Cyclic Mastalgia at the age group of 18-35 were included in the study after getting their consent for participations. The selected participants were divided into 2 Groups- Group A (15 subjects) exercises were given and Group B (15 subjects) exercises are not given.  Post intervention outcome measures are recorded. Pre and post effects are recorded and compared.

Result: On comparing the Pre-test and Post-test within Group A and Group B on VAS and DBPC, Group A showed that the intervention was effective in reducing the symptoms of pain in cyclic mastalgia. On comparing Pre test and Post test within Group A & Group B on VAS score & DPBC Score shows significant difference in the mean values at P ≤ 0.05.

Conclusion: This study concludes that the Efficacy of pectoral and costal muscle training on cyclic mastalgia has improved in reducing the pain and tenderness using various pectoral and costal muscle exercises among females.

Keywords:  Breast pain, Cyclic mastalgia, Menstrual pain, Pectoral muscle strengthening, Costal muscle training.

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