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M. Bardin, A. Brassard, C. Dumoulin, S. Bergeron, M. Mayrand, G. Waddell, S. Khalifé, M. Morin, 014 Examining the Role of the Physical Therapist in Treatment Response of Provoked Vestibulodynia, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 16, Issue Supplement_3, June 2019, Page S7, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.03.471
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Introduction
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), a highly prevalent condition, is the leading cause of vulvodynia. Physical therapy (PT) is recognized as a first-line treatment for PVD and is effective for reducing pain and improving sexual function. In other fields of medicine, it has been shown that the therapist plays a significant role in treatment efficacy. It is well documented that the surgeon’s experience influences treatment success. In psychology, the relation with the patient, including support given by the therapist, is a predominant factor in treatment response. However, no studies thus far have investigated the role of the therapist in PT response in women with PVD. Given that PT requires both technical and interpersonal skills, we hypothesized that both the therapist’s experience and support perceived by the patient will affect treatment response.
Objective
To examine the associations between (1) the physical therapist’s experience and (2) the therapist’s support, as perceived by the patient during treatment, and the improvement in pain and sexual function in women with PVD.
