Effects of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Aerobic Exercises on Pain and Disability in Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain

Effects of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Aerobic Exercises on Pain and Disability in Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain

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.

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