Author/Authors :
Sabaei, Yekta Karaj Branch - Islamic Azad University, Karaj , Sabaei, Sara Islamic Azad University of Rasht, Rasht , Khorshidi, Davood Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Saveh Branch - Islamic Azad University, Saveh , Ebrahimpour, Soheil Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol , Fallah-Rostami, Fatemeh Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari
Abstract :
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between premenstrual syndrome
(PMS) and physical activity, aerobic power, and anaerobic power in female high school students.
Materials and Methods: A total of 367 female high school students were selected randomly from district 5
of Tehran. Among them, 40 students who had the highest PMS score and all the inclusion criteria of the
study were selected as subjects. The level of physical activity was assessed using the Baecke Physical
Activity Questionnaire and PMS was assessed using a self-report questionnaire. Aerobic power was
assessed using submaximal 1-mile track jog test. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used for analyzing
the relationship between variables.
Results: The results indicated a significant negative correlation between PMS and physical activity
(r = -0.86 and P < 0.05) and aerobic power (r = -0.71 and P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the findings, it seems that regular physical activity, especially aerobic activities, can
be effective in reducing the symptoms of PMS.
