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Among patients with highly likely LAS (tenderness on palpation), biofeedback achieved 87.1% adequate pain relief at 1 month compared to 45.2% for EGS and 22.2% for massage, with improvements sustained for at least 12 months.
Effect size87.1% adequate relief at 1 month (biofeedback) vs 45.2% (EGS) vs 22.2% (massage)
Follow-up12 months
ComparatorEGS (9 sessions, 3x/week) and digital massage (9 sessions, 3x/week) with equivalent counseling
Effect summaryimprovement; 87.1% adequate relief at 1 month (biofeedback) vs 45.2% (EGS) vs 22.2% (massage)

Connected entities

Interventions
Biofeedback training in conduction disorder, arrhythmia
Conditions
Levator ani syndrome
Outcomes
Demonstrates adequate pain control without oral analgesics

Source

PMC2847007
Biofeedback is superior to electrogalvanic stimulation and massage for treatment of levator ani syndrome
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