Efficacy of Rehabilitative Techniques on Pain Relief in Patients with Vulvodynia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this meta-analysis suggested that the physical agent modalities and complementary medicine techniques in people with vulvodynia appear to be more effective than placebo, sham, or waiting list. Further evidence on physical agent modalities and complementary therapies are warranted in the future.IMPACT: This was the first systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to provide evidence on the efficacy of rehabilitation interventions in patients with vulvodynia.PMID:38564267 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzae054

Source: Physical Therapy - April 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Dario Calafiore Nicola Marotta Claudio Curci Francesco Agostini Rita Ilaria De Socio Maria Teresa Inzitari Francesco Ferraro Andrea Bernetti Antonio Ammendolia Alessandro de Sire Source Type: research