Effect of Infrared Lamp Therapy versus Warm Sitz Bath on Episiotomy Wound Healing and Pain among Puerperal Mothers
Nemat Ismail Abdel Aziz Ismail, Violet Nicola Ghattas Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that H1 is accepted; while H0, and H2 are rejected, where the puerperal mothers who applied infrared lamp therapy on their episiotomy wound experience faster wound healing and less pain than...
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of infrared lamp therapy on healing of episiotomy wound among postnatal mothers
Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, Mrs. Anita Prakasam, Mrs.Varinderdeep Kaur The findings revealed that there was improvement in overall healing of episiotomy wound in experimental group as compared to control group. There was a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post- test healing score of episiotomy wound between experimental group and control group...
Multimodal Vaginal Toning for Bladder Symptoms and Quality of Life in Stress Urinary Incontinence
Sarah de la Torre, MD and Larry E. Miller, PhD Treatment options for women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) have limitations. We hypothesized that multimodal vaginal toning therapy would improve bladder symptoms and quality of life in women with postpartum SUI and sexual function complaints. View Article
The Rationale for Photobiomodulation Therapy of Vaginal Tissue for Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, Sarah de la Torre, MD, Gustavo H. Leibaschoff, MD “The Rationale for Photobiomodulation Therapy of Vaginal Tissue for Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: An Analysis of Its Mechanism of Action, and Current Clinical Outcomes,” published in the July issue of Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery,...
Pelvic Floor Disorders: Epidemiology and Pathophysiology and New Treatment Options
Sarah de la Torre, MD and Jeff Muir, MD The female pelvic floor is composed of the musculature, soft tissues, and connective tissues providing structural support for the bowel, bladder, uterus, and other pelvic organs. Disorders affecting one or more of these organs, broadly referred to as pelvic floor disorders(PFDs),...
Device-Based Treatment for Vaginal Wellness Manuscript
Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD1,2 An at-home transvaginal device (vSculpt/VFit, Joylux) uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in the red and infrared range (662-855 nm) to heat the vaginal surface to 41 °C (38.6 °C- 44.1 °C). The device also employs vibration at 80 to 110 Hz for up to 10-minute treatment sessions....