Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is Self-Reported as a Minimally Effective, and Sometimes Harmful, Treatment for Pudendal Neuralgia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Pudendal neuralgia (PN) is a sexual pain disorder characterized as pain of the genital and/or perineal regions, and despite the lack of clinical evidence supporting its use, pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a recommended treatment for PN.

Methods

An online anonymous cross-sectional survey was administered to participants through convenience sampling conducted on May 19 to September 19, 2023 to understand the self-reported efficacy of PFPT as a treatment for PN. Participants' measures included sociodemographics, Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), and satisfaction scores.

Results

The average self-reported PGIC score among participants was 4.6 ± 1.3 (n = 144), indicating no to minimal improvement in symptoms. Most participants (66%) scored 4 or

SUBMITTER: Niedenfuehr JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562905 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature