Efficacy of Kangoo Jump Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea in Young Women: Results from a Pre-Post Study

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual disorder among young women, often resulting in significant pain and reduced quality of life. While non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptives are the mainstay treatments, their potential side effects have increased interest in non-pharmacological alternatives such as exercise.Objective: To evaluate the effect of Kangoo Jump exercises on pain levels in women aged 18–22 with primary dysmenorrhea, using the McGill Pain Questionnaire.Methods: Fifty-one women aged 18–22 years with regular menstrual cycles participated in a single-arm, pre-post interventional study. Participants engaged in Kangoo Jump exercises sessions twice weekly for ten weeks. Menstrual pain was assessed using the McGill Pain Questionnaire before and after the intervention.Results: There was a statistically significant reduction in pain scores across all McGill Pain Questionnaire subscales following the Kangoo Jump exercises program (all p