Physiotherapy Management in Endometriosis

Wójcik, Małgorzata; Szczepaniak, Renata; Placek, Katarzyna

doi:10.3390/ijerph192316148

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“…24 However, the addition of physiotherapy as an adjunct to these medical and/or surgical approaches, and as a key component of holistic multi-disciplinary care, appears highly beneficial and is receiving growing support in the literature. 25 The positive gains in patient self-efficacy, coupled with a reduction in pain catastrophisation and lesser pain impacts on function/participation, observed in our study will compliment and strengthen symptom relief gained from medical and/or surgical treatment and enhance the ability of the patient to self-manage and control their pain condition.…”

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confidence: 61%

Are positive clinical gains observed following physiotherapy treatment for persistent pelvic pain sustained to 12 months following programme completion? A follow up study

Beaumont

2023

Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders

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Introduction: Persistent pelvic pain is a common and often debilitating health condition, which is associated with significant healthcare costs. A three-treatment arm clinical trial investigating the impact of physiotherapy in the management of persistent pelvic pain demonstrated positive clinical outcomes, as measured at the conclusion of the programmes, in terms of pain score and pain impact. This study aimed to test the sustainability of the clinical gains observed through to 12 months post-programme completion. Methods: Participants who completed the clinical trial ( N = 66) were contacted as they neared the 12 months anniversary of the completion of their treatment programme. Returned data was collated and analysed against data obtained during the trial, allowing comparison pre-treatment, post-treatment and at 12 months following programme completion. Results: There were 24 returned outcome measurement documents, representing a 38% response rate. Of the three treatments arms piloted in the trial, one arm demonstrated further clinical improvement across a range of domains in the 12 months following treatment, while participants in the other two treatment arms returned data suggesting mild clinical decline. However, when comparing pre-treatment baseline data with data obtained at 12 months post treatment, all three treatment cohorts returned positive clinical gains across all measures. This effect was more pronounced in those who maintained three to six monthly contact with the department following treatment programme completion. Discussion: Physiotherapy treatment – either individual sessions, or a series of individual sessions coupled with group education ± group exercise – results in positive clinical gains from baseline assessment that are sustained through to 12 months following treatment programme completion. Universal trial number: U1111-1228-4810 ANZCTR.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 61%

Are positive clinical gains observed following physiotherapy treatment for persistent pelvic pain sustained to 12 months following programme completion? A follow up study

Beaumont

2023

Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders

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“…Physiotherapy for endometriosis should include physical therapy, manual therapy (including visceral therapy), and spa treatments (including balneotherapy and hydrotherapy). 32 Nonmedicinal management of endometriosis with acupuncture, osteopathy, and yoga can also improve quality of life and can be offered in addition to the medical management of endometriosis.…”

Section: Tre Atments For Endome Tri Os Ismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Patients can benefit from physiotherapy and complementary treatments. Physiotherapy for endometriosis should include physical therapy, manual therapy (including visceral therapy), and spa treatments (including balneotherapy and hydrotherapy) 32 …”

Section: Treatments For Endometriosismentioning

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Endometriosis and physical activity: A narrative review

Tourny,

Zouita,

El Kababi

et al. 2023

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disorder that affects many women. Constant treatments and contraception changes affect women looking for solutions to treat and limit the problems caused by endometriosis. The current narrative review discusses the effects of physical activity on the management, pain, and quality of life in patients with endometriosis. Findings suggest that body awareness practices such as Hatha yoga, the Jacobson method, and progressive muscle relaxation reduce pain and stress and improve the quality of life associated with endometriosis. It also highlights the current knowledge gap on available evidence and future research. Moreover, care must be taken when considering patients' physical abilities and goals and avoiding intense physical activities. The forms of endometriosis and its symptoms vary from one woman to another, so it is important to perform studies with various nonmedicinal or surgical techniques. It is important to continue randomized controlled trials to obtain more data on the benefits of physical activity in women with endometriosis and also to identify what types of activities could be beneficial to combat pain symptoms and improve the daily lives of women with endometriosis.

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“…Ein aktueller Review von Wojcik et al bestätigt die Wirkung von Physio- und Hydrotherapie auch bei Endometriose 19 .…”

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Ganzheitliche Schmerzbehandlung mittels Hydrotherapie

Gündling

2023

Zeitschrift für Komplementärmedizin

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SummaryObgleich eine tragende Säule der klassischen Naturheilkunde, spielen hydrotherapeutische Maßnahmen in der ärztlichen Praxis eine eher untergeordnete Rolle. Dennoch bieten sie als nichtmedikamentöse Maßnahme eine wertvolle Option im Rahmen einer ganzheitlich-naturheilkundlichen Therapie, speziell auch bei Schmerzen. Als typische Regulationsverfahren wirken sie ausgleichend auf die Aktivität des vegetativen Nervensystems und tragen so zur Normalisierung des Muskeltonus, des Stoffwechsels und der Durchblutung bei. Damit können sie nicht nur andere analgetische Maßnahmen ergänzen und verstärken, sondern auch die Selbsthilfefähigkeit der betroffenen Patienten wirksam unterstützen.

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Physiotherapy Management in Endometriosis

Cited by 15 publications

References 51 publications

Are positive clinical gains observed following physiotherapy treatment for persistent pelvic pain sustained to 12 months following programme completion? A follow up study

Are positive clinical gains observed following physiotherapy treatment for persistent pelvic pain sustained to 12 months following programme completion? A follow up study

Endometriosis and physical activity: A narrative review

Ganzheitliche Schmerzbehandlung mittels Hydrotherapie

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