A Comparative Study on Dynamic Balance During Menstrual and Non-Menstrual Period Among Female University Students

Yughdtheswari  Muniandy; Chin Shu Xuan; Sumedha Singh; Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi; Vignesh Srinivasan; Priyadharshini  Kumar; Prathap Suganthirababu

doi:10.55489/njcm.140720232963

Authors

Yughdtheswari Muniandy INTI International University, Malaysia; University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6443-4543
Chin Shu Xuan INTI International University, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5937-3296
Sumedha Singh SB College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0481-9761
Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi INTI International University, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6866-8224
Vignesh Srinivasan College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3378-4334
Priyadharshini Kumar College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, India
Prathap Suganthirababu College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1419-266X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.140720232963

Keywords:

Sex Hormones, Menstruation, Balance, Y- Balance Test, Health Risk

Abstract

Background: The ability to maintain dynamic balance is crucial for carrying out daily tasks. The female body's balance may be impacted by a number of important factors, including the menstrual cycle. Due to changes in sex hormone levels during menstruation, postural control and muscular coordination may be affected. The aim of this study was to compare the dynamic balance among female university students during menstrual and non-menstrual period’s students.

Methodology: A comparative study was conducted among female university students to compare the differences in dynamic balance between menstrual and non-menstrual periods. Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 45 university students were recruited. Data were gathered using a validated self-administered questionnaire, and the subjects' dynamic balance was assessed using the Y-balance test.

Results: The results indicate that the reach distance (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral) for right and left stance shows an improvement during non-menstrual period when compared during menstruation (p< 0.001).

Conclusions: Regardless of the dominant or non-dominant leg, the dynamic balance of females is better during non-menstruation than it is during menstruation. While recommending exercises to females or while they engage in sports activities, these balance fluctuations in females must be taken into account to mitigate health risks.

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