Patients with pelvic pain suffer from psychological conditions at a disproportionately high
rate compared with their peers. We review environmental, genetic, inflammatory, and …

Introduction Pelvic floor muscle physical therapy is recommended in clinical guidelines for
women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). Including isolated or combined treatment …

Introduction Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is recommended as a first-line treatment for
urinary incontinence. However, a review of the literature suggests the effect of PFME on …

Introduction The assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) overactivity is part of a
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …

OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction in transgender women
undergoing gender-affirming vaginoplasty and outcomes in a program providing pelvic floor …

At least 15% to 20% of women suffer from chronic pelvic pain, which is defined as pain
occurring in the abdomen or pelvis for at least 14 days per month and is severe enough to …

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The life expectancy after a breast
cancer diagnosis is improving steadily, leaving many more persons with the long-term …

Introduction Endometriosis is a common chronic disease affecting 1 in 10 women of
reproductive age, with half of women with endometriosis experiencing deep dyspareunia. A …

A randomized controlled trial was carried out to assess the effectiveness of a manual
therapy protocol in terms of the clinical characteristics, quality of life, and emotional condition …

Background Some physiotherapists find assessing and managing clients experiencing
psychological distress challenging and are uncertain regarding the boundaries of the …