Physiotherapia Croatica, Vol. 23 No. 1, 2025.
Studija slučaja
Physiotherapy approach in vulvodynia
Elvir Gosić
; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Health Center Primorsko-goranska County, Rijeka, Croatia
Manuela Filipec
Sažetak
Introduction: Vulvodynia is a long-term pain in the vulva
area which has a negative impact on the emotional and
psychological status of women, sexual function and
quality of life.
Aim: To present the physiotherapy approach in vulvodynia.
Materials and methods: A 24 - year old woman with
vulvodynia is presented. The physiotherapy assessment
included assessment of posture, muscle strength
through a manual muscle test, pain intensity using the
Numeric Pain Scale, sexual function according to the
Female Sexual Function Inventory and quality of life
according to the SF-36 Questionnaire. Physiotherapy
intervention was based on stretching exercises,
breathing exercises and pelvic floor muscle training.
Results: The patient reports an improvement and
decrease in the intensity of pain due to vulvodynia,
an increase in desire, arousal and orgasm and a
decrease in the patient’s sexual dysfunction. Also,
there is an increase in physical functioning, emotional
well-being, social functioning, general health and
patients’ quality of life.
Conclusion: This is a report of a rare and unusual
case of vulvodynia in a young woman. Physiotherapy
contributes to reducing the symptoms of vulvodynia,
but considering the complexity of the problem, it is
essential teamwork.
Ključne riječi
physiotherapy assessment, physiotherapy intervention, vulvodynia
Hrčak ID:
330852
URI
Datum izdavanja:
5.5.2025.
Posjeta: 52 *