Photobiomodulation for Myofascial Pelvic Pain (PMPP)
Pelvic Pain, Levator Ani Syndrome, Spastic Pelvic Floor Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pelvic Pain focused on measuring photobiomodulation, pelvic floor physical therapy, chronic pelvic pain, spastic pelvic floor syndrome, levator ani syndrome, myalgia of pelvic floor
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinically diagnosed MFPP Age ≥ 18 Able to provide informed consent English speaking Agree not to participate in any other form of treatment of myofascial pelvic pain for 3 months after end of trial Exclusion Criteria: Prior pelvic floor physical therapy or SoLá therapy for pelvic pain Pregnancy documented by urine or blood Taking drugs that have heat- or light- sensitive contraindications Reporting decreased sensation in the vagina or rectum or if they are found to have abnormalities on the external neurosensory exam of the vagina Have a known history of cancer of the cervix, vagina, uterus, bladder, or vulva or suspected to have neoplasia or pre-cancerous lesions Have an active infection of the bladder, vagina, vulva, or urethra Have active vaginal bleeding or blood in the vaginal canal Have evidence of active vaginal trauma, ulcerations, erosions, or other evidence of vaginal and vulvar skin breakdown Cannot tolerate vaginal examination either due to discomfort, pain or history or traumatic experience
Sites / Locations
- Orlando VA Medical CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Photobiomodulation
Pelvic Floor Physical therapy
The participant will be treated with intravaginal SoLá photobiomodulation therapy for a total of nine treatments (two treatments a week). Each treatment lasting 5 minutes.
The participant will be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy once a week for 8 weeks. Physical therapy involves standard approach of manual therapy including trigger point release, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, biofeedback, breathing techniques, relaxation yoga, and therapeutic exercises.