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ArticleArab journal of urology2021

Effectiveness of external myofascial mobilisation in the management of male chronic pelvic pain of muscle spastic type: A retrospective study.

M S Ajimsha, Laith Ahmad Ismail, Noora Al-Mudahka, Ahmad Majzoub

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Article in Arab journal of urology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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NCT05851742 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Myofascial Release With and Without Electrical Stimulation on Pain and Functionality in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2023 to 2023Enrolled24ConditionsChronic Pelvic Pain, Myofascial Trigger Point PainArmsTENS, Myofascial trigger point release
NCT07351851 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effects of PEMM in Chronic Low Back Pain Women With Urinary Incontinence A Randomised Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorHamad Medical CorporationRan2025 to 2027Enrolled200ConditionsChronic Low-back Pain (cLBP), Urinary Incontinence (UI), Pelvic External Myofascial Mobilisation, Myofascial TechniquesArmsPEMM with Theragun, Active Comparator: Control
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

M S AjimshaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4182-9838
Laith Ahmad IsmailDepartment of Physiotherapy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Noora Al-MudahkaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Ahmad MajzoubDepartment of Urology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7423-6241
Hamad Medical Corporation · QAWeill Cornell Medical College in Qatar · QA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the outcome of men with muscle spastic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) who underwent a comprehensive five-session fascial connectivity based external myofascial mobilisation (EMM) approach. PATIENTS AND

methodsA retrospective chart review of patients who underwent EMM for CPPS at the Pelvic Pain Unit of Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar between January 2019 and October 2020 was conducted. Patient's symptoms were measured with the National Institutes of Health-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) scale and the numerical rating scale (NRS) before and after the completion of the sessions. The patients were given five EMM sessions as a 'once-a-week' programme.

resultsA total of 31 patients who completed all the EMM sessions were included. The mean (range) age of patients was 38 (20-54) years. The mean (SD) NIH-CPSI score at initial evaluation was 29.41 (8.3) and decreased to 9.14 (3.45) after the fifth visit. All the patients in the study group had a reduction of >6 points in the NIH-CPSI score, indicating a robust treatment response. The NRS reading also revealed significant improvement in pain (

conclusions: An EMM approach based on fascial connectivity led to significant symptom improvement in all the studied patients. EMM may be an effective treatment option for muscle spastic type of CPPS. Future high-quality studies with control groups are needed to confirm the present findings. Durability and long-term results are yet to be determined. ABBREVIATIONS: CP/CPPS: chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome; EMM: external myofascial mobilisation; EO: external oblique; FM: fascial manipulation; GMx: gluteus maximus; HAC: hip adductor complex; HMC: Hamad Medical Corporation; IO: internal oblique; LD: latissimus dorsi; MFR: myofascial release; MM: myofascial mobilisation; NIH-CPSI: National Institute of Health-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index; NRS: numerical rating scale; PFPT: pelvic floor physical therapy; QoL, quality of life; TLF: thoracolumbar fascia; UPOINT: urinary (U), psychosocial (P), organ-specific (O), infection (I), neurological/systemic (N) and tenderness of pelvic floor skeletal muscles (T).

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chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS)Chronic prostatitis (CP)fascial connectivitymyofascial mobilisationmyofascial releasepelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT)

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