Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation and Exergaming vs. Traditional Relaxation for Primer Dysmenorrhea

"Participants experienced a 20-minute immersive relaxation session using the virtual reality headset and the Nature Treks application, while seated comfortably. Participants were instructed to select the natural environment they found most relaxing from options such as Blue Ocean, Orange Sunset, Violet Down, White Winter, and Green Meadows, and spent 20 minutes immersed in their chosen virtual environment."

"Participants engaged in a 20-minute calisthenic exercise session guided by the Kinect Adventures game on the Xbox Kinect 360 system. The exercise session consisted of playing two rounds each of the game segments 20,000 Leaks, Reflex Ridge, and River Rush, each lasting approximately 3 minutes"

Participants underwent 20 minutes of progressive relaxation training as developed by Dr. Jacobson. The training involves a series of deep diaphragmatic breaths followed by the systematic tensing and relaxing of 16 major muscle groups throughout the body. Participants were guided through the exercise by an approximately 20-minute audio recording prepared by a psychologist and available online