Effects of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Aerobic Exercises on Pain and Disability in Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pelvic Pain
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pelvic pain impact questionnaire
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of study is to find out the effects of muscle energy technique versus aerobic exercises on pain and disability in patients with chronic pelvic pain.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •women with chronic pelvic pain of \>6 months' duration and the cause of their pain is unknown
- •CPP was located within the true pelvis (between and below the anterior iliac crests)
- •Average score of at least 4 out of 10 (0-10) on a numeric rating scale
- •moderate to severe pain on pelvic pain impact questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of cancer
- •Pregnancy at the time of inclusion
- •Known pelvic pathology (eg, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, fibroid \>3cm)
- •Intraabdominal and pelvic surgery within the last six months
- •chronic or recurrent gastro-intestinal disease including irritable bowel syndrome
- •Received any physiotherapy treatment within the previous month
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pelvic pain impact questionnaire
Time Frame: 8th week
The Pelvic Pain Impact Questionnaire evaluates the pelvic pain impact on life. It has patient generated language, is easily managed and scored, has psychometric properties and it is appropriate for clinical settings and research across primary, secondary and tertiary care. The ten-item questionnaire consist of 8 Likert questions and 2 additional, non-scored questions
Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: 8th week
The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a particular measure in which people rate their pain on an 11-point numerical scale. The scale is comprised of 0 (no pain at all) to 10, 0 show no pain at all and 10 indicate worst imaginable pain
Secondary Outcomes
- Pain disability index(8th week)