Effects of Kinesio Taping on Premenstrual Syndrome

This randomized, single-blind study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on PMS symptoms, happiness, and quality of life. The primary question(s) it aimed to answer were: Is there a significant difference in premenstrual symptoms, happiness, and quality of life between the kinesio taping intervention group and the sham taping placebo group?

Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older * Scoring at least 110 on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale * Having regular menstrual cycles between 28 and 35 days * Not having any psychiatric diagnoses and not using psychiatric medications * Not having any serious chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disease, cardiovascular disease) * Being willing to participate in the study and open to communication * Not using oral contraceptives Exclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with an allergic skin disease * Being pregnant * Having a history of allergy to kinesio tape * Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Regularly using kinesio tape * Having serious chronic illnesses * Student groups taught by the practitioner and the researcher * Voluntarily withdrawing from the study