Effectiveness of external myofascial mobilisation in the management of male chronic pelvic pain of muscle spastic type: A retrospective study.
M S Ajimsha, Laith Ahmad Ismail, Noora Al-Mudahka...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34552791Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 65Years
FEMALE
ID07351851
Effects of PEMM in Chronic Low Back Pain Women With Urinary Incontinence A Randomised Controlled Trial
Led by Hamad Medical Corporation · Updated on 2026-01-20
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of Pelvic External Myofascial Mobilisation (PEMM) combined with core strengthening exercises on disability, pain, and mental health in women who have both chronic low back pain (CLBP) and urinary incontinence (UI). These conditions often occur together and can reduce quality of life by causing physical and mental difficulties. The study focuses on the role of musculoskeletal and fascial restrictions as contributing factors and explores whether PEMM can help reduce these issues. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group will receive PEMM treatment using a Theragun device along with strengthening exercises over a six-week period, with one treatment session per week. The control group will receive symptomatic pain treatment involving TENS and hot pack therapy plus strengthening exercises for the same duration and frequency. After six weeks of treatment, all participants will be given a home exercise program to continue independently. Throughout the study, participants will complete self-reported questionnaires assessing pain, disability, urinary incontinence, and quality of life at the start and after eight weeks. Assessments include the Visual Analog Scale for pain, Oswestry Disability Index, and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire. Compliance with the home exercise program will be monitored, and participants will be evaluated by a urologist before randomization. The study is single blinded with assessors unaware of group assignment and aims to enroll 130 women aged 18 to 65 years.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of PEMM in Chronic Low Back Pain Women With Urinary Incontinence
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 65Years
FEMALE
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age group of 18 - 65 years
- Has child/children less than 5 parity
- Chronic low back pain patients with urinary incontinence referred for physiotherapy
- Low back pain lasting more than 3 months
- Numeric Rating Scale pain score more than 5 out of 10
- Urinary incontinence symptoms for 3 months or more
You will not qualify if you...
- Chronic low back pain with red flags
- Unable to read and write in English or Arabic
- Pregnant women and postpartum less than 1 year
- Urinary tract infection or pelvic floor surgery history
- Any systemic kidney or heart condition
- Active cancer or any inflammatory disease
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either PEMM therapy with theragun and strengthening exercises or TENS and hot pack therapy with strengthening exercises for chronic low back pain and urinary incontinence.
Weekly visits for 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha, Baladiyat ad Dawhah, Qatar, 0000
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Research Team
M
MANISHA P SHENOY, Masters
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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