Non-randomised trial, 2026
Does moderate intensity aerobic exercise reduce pain in teenagers with PMS?
Yes, according to this study. Four weeks of aerobic exercise produced a significant change in pain levels, and the authors concluded it can help reduce pain in teenagers with PMS.
What they did
Quasi-experimental study. 30 high school students in Yogyakarta did moderate intensity aerobic exercise for 4 weeks, twice per week, for 30-45 minutes at 50-70% of maximum heart rate. Pain was measured before and after using a standard scale.
What they found
Pain scores changed from 2.03 to 2.73. The study detected a significant change overall.
What it means for you
The study suggests moderate intensity aerobic exercise may help with PMS pain in teenagers. This is a small study with no control group for comparison, which limits our confidence in the finding.
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About the study
- Original title
- Efektivitas Latihan Aerobik Intensitas Sedang Terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Pada Remaja Dengan Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Authors
- Tiura Salsabilah Noumi, Siti Nadhir Ollin Norlinta, Andry Riyanto
- Journal
- Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Non-randomised trial
- What was tested
- Moderate intensity aerobic exercise, 4 weeks, 2 times per week, 30-45 minutes per session, 50-70% of maximum heart rate
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.61878/bnj.v8i2b.1635