Can a simple tape ease period pain for athletes?

NCT ID NCT06829992

Summary

This study tested whether applying Kinesio Tape to the abdomen could help reduce menstrual pain in teenage female soccer players. Researchers compared the tape against a placebo treatment in 50 players aged 15-17 who experience painful periods. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method could improve their comfort and sports performance during their menstrual cycle.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Gynecology of Federal University of São Paulo

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 04021-001, Brazil

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