Response in Patients With Persistent Pelvic Pain to Motor Imagery Through Auditory or Visual Input – A Pilot Randomized Trial
Study Overview
This study looks at how patients with ongoing pelvic pain respond to a motor imagery treatment using either visual or auditory methods. We also examined how well patients can visualize mentally and how it affects the results.
Methodology
Forty patients with persistent pelvic pain participated in a randomized trial, undergoing six motor imagery sessions over two weeks. They were divided into two groups: one received visual images, and the other listened to audio recordings. We measured pain intensity, focus on pain, and their ability to visualize movements.
Results
Patients using auditory methods reported a slight decrease in pain intensity (from 7.1 to 6.1), but this was not statistically significant. The visual group showed no change in pain levels. However, the visual group did improve their focus on pain (from 30.2 to 27.6), while the auditory group remained stable. Importantly, the ability to visualize movements did not significantly affect the results.
Conclusions
Auditory motor imagery may be a promising and less intrusive way to manage persistent pelvic pain. This method could be particularly useful for patients who have limited access to traditional care. Our findings suggest that personalized motor imagery, especially using auditory inputs, may be more effective than visual methods. Although the study had some limitations, such as a short intervention period, motor imagery remains a viable treatment option.
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