SynthesisInternational urogynecology journal2022
Effectiveness of Myofascial Manual Therapies in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Effects of Myofascial Release With and Without Electrical Stimulation on Pain and Functionality in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain
Effects of PEMM in Chronic Low Back Pain Women With Urinary Incontinence A Randomised Controlled Trial
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 20 citations in OpenAlex.
- Translation of chronic pelvic pain experience into patient treatment preference profiles with Q-methodology.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2026Article
- TECAR Therapy in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Women with Pelvic Pain: A Case-Control Study.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Ultrasonographic identification of pelvic floor myofascial trigger points and their correlation with clinical symptoms in patients with pelvic floor myofascial pain.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2026Article
- Construction and evaluation of a model based on clinical factors and multimodal ultrasound parameters for diagnosing postpartum pelvic floor myofascial pain.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2026Article
- Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Women: Clinical Covariates and Comorbidity Patterns.Pain and therapy · 2026Article
- Machine learning-based prediction model for chronic post-surgical pelvic pain syndrome: a comprehensive analysis using SHAP interpretability.European journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Non-Surgical Management of Male Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A UPOINT-Guided Narrative Review.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Matrix Radiofrequency Combined with Myofascial Manipulation in the Treatment of Myofascial Pelvic Pain: A Retrospective Study.International urogynecology journal · 2025Article
- The presence of abnormal palpatory findings in the sacrococcygeal area is correlated with chronic pelvic pain: a cross-sectional study.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Understanding the Experience of Receptive Anal Intercourse in Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.Urology · 2025Article
- Cervical Tenderness (Parametropathy) is a Diagnostic Tool for the Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.Pain and therapy · 2025Article
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- A Critical Appraisal of Reporting in Randomized Controlled Trials Investigating Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Meta-Research Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Differential Sensitization of Muscle versus Fascia in Individuals with Low Back Pain.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and pelvic floor signs and symptoms: a scoping review of the literature.Archives of physiotherapyReview
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisChronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is defined as the occurrence of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in the absence of a specific cause. People typically refer to pain associated with urological, gynaecological, and sexual dysfunction, affecting the quality of life. Therefore, we assessed the effectiveness of myofascial manual therapies (MMT) for pain and symptom impact.
methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. Findings were reported following the 2020 PRISMA statement. Five databases were searched for RCTs. Studies were independently assessed through a standardized form, and their internal validity was evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias (RoB) tool. Effect sizes (ES) were calculated post-treatment, and the quality of evidence was assessed through GRADE criteria.
resultsSeven articles were included in the review, five of these in the meta-analysis. None of these studies were completely judged at low RoB. MMT was revealed to be not significantly superior for pain reduction [ES: -0.54 (-1.16; 0.08); p = 0.09], for symptom impact [ES: -0.37 (-0.87; 0.13); p = 0.15], and for quality of life [ES: -0.44 (-1.22, 0.33), p = 0.26] compared to standard care. The quality of evidence was "very low". Other results were presented in a qualitative synthesis.
conclusionsIn patients with CPP/CPPS, MMT is not considered superior to other interventions for pain reduction and symptom impact improvements. However, a positive trend was detected, and we should find confirmation in the future. Further high-quality, double-blinded, sham-controlled RCTs are first necessary to confirm these positive effects and to improve the quality of evidence.
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