2026-04-17T21:29:44Zhttps://recercat.cat/oai/requestoai:recercat.cat:11351/127772025-10-24T10:33:11Zcom_2072_378070com_2072_378040col_2072_378092
RECERCAT
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Abelló Pla, Anna
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Andreu-Povar, Anna
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Fabbi, Laura
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Esquirol Caussa, Jordi
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Lleberia Juanós, Judith
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Gil-Moreno, Antonio
2025-10-24T10:33:11Z
2025-10-24T10:33:11Z
2025-03-18T08:39:25Z2025-03-18T08:39:25Z2025-04
http://hdl.handle.net/11351/12777
Dyspareunia; Physical therapy modalities; Sexual dysfunctionDispareunia; Modalitats de fisioteràpia; Disfunció sexualDispareunia; Modalidades de fisioterapia; Disfunción sexualBackground and purpose
Dyspareunia is genital pain associated with sexual activity that affects the quality of life of many women. Physiotherapy is a promising, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, option. This study aims to integrate capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) as a complementary therapy. This study aims to evaluate the benefits of combining CRMRF with vaginal manual physiotherapy in young women with dyspareunia.
Method
ology: A randomized, prospective, single-blind clinical trial was conducted. Women aged 18 to 30 with superficial dyspareunia were divided into two groups: an intervention group (GI) receiving CRMRF and manual therapy, and a control group (GC) receiving only manual therapy. Four sessions were conducted, assessing sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Female Sexual Function Questionnaire (FSM). Data were collected before and after treatment, with a follow-up at three months.
Results
Both groups showed significant improvements in sexual function at the end of treatment. In the GI, improvements were observed in desire, arousal, lubrication, satisfaction, and pain reduction. The GC also showed improvements in these domains. No significant improvements were observed in either group at three months, suggesting that treatment benefits were maintained without additional long-term improvements.
Conclusion
Manual therapy alone and in combination with CRMRF improved sexual function immediately after treatment. No additional improvements were observed at three months, indicating the sustained benefits and emphasizing the need to evaluate maintenance strategies and consider psychological factors.
Clinical trials registration
#NCT5844189.
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Fisioteràpia
Aparell genital - Malalties - Tractament
Estimulació elèctrica
Avaluació de resultats (Assistència sanitària)
DISEASES::Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications::Female Urogenital Diseases::Genital Diseases, Female::Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological::Dyspareunia
Other subheadings::Other subheadings::/therapy
ANALYTICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT::Therapeutics::Electric Stimulation Therapy
ANALYTICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT::Therapeutics::Physical Therapy Modalities
ANALYTICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT::Diagnosis::Prognosis::Treatment Outcome
ENFERMEDADES::enfermedades de los genitales femeninos y complicaciones del embarazo::enfermedades urogenitales femeninas::enfermedades de los genitales femeninos::disfunción sexual fisiológica::dispareunia
Otros calificadores::Otros calificadores::/terapia
TÉCNICAS Y EQUIPOS ANALÍTICOS, DIAGNÓSTICOS Y TERAPÉUTICOS::terapéutica::tratamiento con estimulación eléctrica
TÉCNICAS Y EQUIPOS ANALÍTICOS, DIAGNÓSTICOS Y TERAPÉUTICOS::terapéutica::modalidades de fisioterapia
TÉCNICAS Y EQUIPOS ANALÍTICOS, DIAGNÓSTICOS Y TERAPÉUTICOS::diagnóstico::pronóstico::resultado del tratamiento
Evaluation of the efficacy of Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency at 448 kHz in the physiotherapeutic treatment of female dyspareunia
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