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Thesis Type: Postgraduate
Institution Of The Thesis: Gazi Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Turkey
Approval Date: 2017
Student: ZEYNEP BEYZA ALKAN YILMAZ
Supervisor: SELDA BAŞAR
Abstract:The aim of this study is to compare shoulder proprioception, upper extremity function, fatigue, physical activity and depression level during premenstrual phase, menstrual phase and ovulation phase of menstrual cycle in women. This study was conducted on 32 women (age: 23±2,91 year) who have regular menstrual cycle (26-32 days). Measurements repeated at each phase. Menstrual phase was described as 2-4 day of bleeding, ovulation phase was defined using ClearBlue ovulation kit and 7 days after ovulation was identified as premenstrual phase. Proprioception was assessed with joint position sense on both shoulder, measured by digital inclinometer. 75° for shoulder external rotation and 45° for shoulder internal rotation determined as target angles. Closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUST) was used to evaluate upper extremity functional performance. Fatigue level were assessed with Modified Borg Scale, physical activity level evaluated with İnternational Physical Activitiy Questionnaire (IPAQ) and depression level was measured with Beck Scale. As a result of the study; it has been found that shoulder proprioception and upper extremity functional performance decreased in menstrual phase and fatigue level increased in premenstrual and menstrual phase (p<0,05). It was determined that, physical activity and depression did not change between three phases (p>0,05). As a result; it was concluded that shoulder proprioception and functional performance may be varied in different phases across mensrual cycle. As the physical performance of women doing professional sports can be reduced, coaches and trainers should consider menstruation phases when planning sporting activities.