Title : To investigate the effect of relaxation and breathing exercises and cyriax manipulation on the stress management in female with leucorrhea
Abstract:
Background: Leucorrhea is a common gynaecological condition refers to the abnormal vaginal discharge experienced by many women. This condition is often associated by infections, hormonal imbalance, reproductive health issue. It is characterised by change in colour, consistency and odour in normal vaginal discharge. Leucorrhea, beyond its localised symptoms can exhibit systemic manifestation affecting a women’s overall well being. Patient may report fatigue, weakness, pelvic pain, lower back pain, malaise.
Objective: To study the effect of relaxation and breathing exercise and cyriax mobilization on the stress management in female with leucorrhea.
Methods: A small scale study was conducted using pre and post experimental control design. After questionnaire 30 subjects with abnormal vaginal discharge belonging to an age group of 17-35 years were selected in experimental 30 patient group with a frequency of 3 sessions with 10 repetitions in each session. Questionnaire were filled with before and after the study ,using Cohen’s perceived stress scale, visual analog scale respectively. The data was analysis using student ‘t’ test.
Result: The result of the study shows that there was a significant reduction in the symptoms and amount of abnormal vaginal discharge. Based on statistical analysis, there was a significant effect of this approach for managing abnormal vaginal discharge in women.
Conclusion: Study concludes that clinically this approach relaxation ,breathing exercise and cyriax mobilization an effective result in relief in symptoms and amount of abnormal vaginal discharge.
Keywords: abnormal vaginal discharge, relaxation technique and breathing exercises