A Novel Radiofrequency Modulation Therapy Versus Routine Physiotherapy Modalities in Treatment of Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Trial

Overview

Journal Obstet Gynecol Sci

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2023 Jan 24

PMID 36693434

Authors

Elaheh Miri Ashtiani

Nasim Shokouhi

Mona Mohseni

Nafiseh Saedi

Ali Asghar Haeri-Mehrizi

Mahmood Bakhtiyari

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Abstract

Objective: The current study aimed to compare the effectiveness of novel radiofrequency modulation (RM) therapy with a tailored physiotherapy course for patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) of myofascial origin, also known as myofascial pelvic pain syndrome (MPPS).

Methods: We enrolled 46 patients with myofascial CPP to compare the effectiveness of a 10-session routine physiotherapy course versus a 6-session RM with an integrated device (HIGGS) in alleviating MPPS morbidity and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) rehabilitation. The primary outcome was reduction in pelvic pain after the final session and in the follow-up period 3 months after the final intervention session.

Results: The 6-session therapy in the RM group and the manual, biofeedback, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapies in the physiotherapy group were similarly effective in reducing pain and improving PFM endurance after the final intervention session in each group, whereas perineometer readings and PFM strength were associated with greater improvements in the physiotherapy group.

Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated comparable effectiveness of RM in the management of MPPS and improvement of PFM function compared to routine physiotherapy programs with fewer sessions of therapy.

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