Skip to menu Skip to content Skip to footer
Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr
Dr

Marie-Pierre Cyr

Email: 
Phone: 
+61 7 336 51379

Overview

Background

Marie-Pierre Cyr is a postdoctoral research fellow at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. She is a member of the research team led by Professor Paul W. Hodges. Marie-Pierre's current research projects focus on chronic pelvic pain, men's health, and innovative assessment tools to further understand the neurophysiological and biomechanical mechanisms involved in musculoskeletal conditions. She received the Banting Fellowship (discipline Muscle, Bone, or Joint) from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, which is Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral award.

Marie-Pierre is a physiotherapist with certification in pelvic health practice from the Université de Montréal (Quebec, Canada). She has done clinical work in the fields of musculoskeletal and pelvic health. She is an early career researcher who completed her MSc and PhD at the School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada). She received three fellowships from the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé to conduct a series of research projects. She led research to improve assessment and treatment of women who developed pain during sexual intercourse following gynecological cancer. She applied quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a multimodal pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment in gynecological cancer survivors with dyspareunia, and to explore the changes in pain, pelvic floor disorder symptoms as well as psychosexual and physical (muscle function) outcomes following treatment. Marie-Pierre received prestigious Excellence and Engagement awards. She was on the Dean’s List four times, she received the Dean's Award and the Jean-Pierre-Caillé Award. Her leadership in innovative activities to disseminate the knowledge to the population was awarded three times by Forces AVENIR, a Canadian non-profit organization that aims to recognize, honour and promote the commitment of young people in projects that contribute to the development of socially conscious, active and responsible citizens who are both dedicated to their community and open to the world.

Availability

Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr is:
Available for supervision

Works

Search Professor Marie-Pierre Cyr’s works on UQ eSpace

24 works between 2014 and 2025

1 - 20 of 24 works

2025

Journal Article

Classification systems for chronic pelvic pain in males: a systematic review

Cyr, Marie‐Pierre, Nahon, Irmina, Worman, Rachel, Cowley, David and Hodges, Paul W. (2025). Classification systems for chronic pelvic pain in males: a systematic review. BJU International, 135 (1), 22-30. doi: 10.1111/bju.16485

Classification systems for chronic pelvic pain in males: a systematic review

2024

Journal Article

Comparison of pelvic floor morphometry in supine and standing in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse: a cross-sectional exploratory study

Forner, Lori B., Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Beckman, Emma M., Hodges, Paul W. and Smith, Michelle D. (2024). Comparison of pelvic floor morphometry in supine and standing in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse: a cross-sectional exploratory study. Continence, 12 101708, 101708. doi: 10.1016/j.cont.2024.101708

Comparison of pelvic floor morphometry in supine and standing in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse: a cross-sectional exploratory study

2024

Journal Article

Does pelvic floor morphometry change in women with pelvic organ prolapse after a short period of supine lying?

Forner, Lori B., Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Hodges, Paul W. and Smith, Michelle D. (2024). Does pelvic floor morphometry change in women with pelvic organ prolapse after a short period of supine lying?. Continence Reports, 11 100055. doi: 10.1016/j.contre.2024.100055

Does pelvic floor morphometry change in women with pelvic organ prolapse after a short period of supine lying?

2024

Journal Article

Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle and education-based therapies on bladder, bowel, vaginal, sexual, psychological function, quality of life, and pelvic floor muscle function in females treated for gynecological cancer: a systematic review

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Jones, Tamara, Brennen, Robyn, Colombage, Udari and Frawley, Helena C. (2024). Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle and education-based therapies on bladder, bowel, vaginal, sexual, psychological function, quality of life, and pelvic floor muscle function in females treated for gynecological cancer: a systematic review. Current Oncology Reports, 26 (11), 1293-1320. doi: 10.1007/s11912-024-01586-7

Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle and education-based therapies on bladder, bowel, vaginal, sexual, psychological function, quality of life, and pelvic floor muscle function in females treated for gynecological cancer: a systematic review

2023

Conference Publication

What systems are used to classify chronic pelvic pain in men? A systematic review

Cyr, M., Nahon, I., Worman, R., Cowley, D. and Hodges, P. (2023). What systems are used to classify chronic pelvic pain in men? A systematic review. ICS 2023, Toronto, Canada, 27-29 September 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cont.2023.100926

What systems are used to classify chronic pelvic pain in men? A systematic review

2023

Journal Article

Gynecological Cancer Survivors’ Experiences of Dyspareunia and Factors Influencing Care-Seeking Behavior: A Qualitative Study

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Camden, Chantal, Dumoulin, Chantale, Dostie, Rosalie, Bessette, Paul, Pina, Annick, Gotlieb, Walter Henry, Lapointe-Milot, Korine, Mayrand, Marie-Hélène and Morin, Mélanie (2023). Gynecological Cancer Survivors’ Experiences of Dyspareunia and Factors Influencing Care-Seeking Behavior: A Qualitative Study. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 52 (6), 2669-2681. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02589-4

Gynecological Cancer Survivors’ Experiences of Dyspareunia and Factors Influencing Care-Seeking Behavior: A Qualitative Study

2023

Journal Article

Current practices in Brazil on diagnosis and management of women with vulvodynia

Bardin, Marcela G., Giraldo, Paulo C., Fante, Julia F., de Araujo, Camila Carvalho, Cyr, Marie-Pierre and Marques, Andrea A. (2023). Current practices in Brazil on diagnosis and management of women with vulvodynia. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 27 (2), 173-179. doi: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000695

Current practices in Brazil on diagnosis and management of women with vulvodynia

2023

Journal Article

Acceptability of multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy to treat dyspareunia after gynecological malignancies: a qualitative study of women’s views and experiences

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Dostie, Rosalie, Camden, Chantal, Dumoulin, Chantale, Bessette, Paul, Pina, Annick, Gotlieb, Walter Henry, Lapointe-Milot, Korine, Mayrand, Marie-Hélène and Morin, Mélanie (2023). Acceptability of multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy to treat dyspareunia after gynecological malignancies: a qualitative study of women’s views and experiences. International Urogynecology Journal, 34 (5), 1061-1073. doi: 10.1007/s00192-022-05304-4

Acceptability of multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy to treat dyspareunia after gynecological malignancies: a qualitative study of women’s views and experiences

2022

Conference Publication

Women's experiences of dyspareunia after gynecological cancer treatment and care-seeking behavior: an insight from a qualitative study

Cyr, M., Dostie, R., Camden, C., Dumoulin, C., Bessette, P., Pina, A., Gotlieb, W. H., Lapointe-Milot, K., Mayrand, M. and Morin, M. (2022). Women's experiences of dyspareunia after gynecological cancer treatment and care-seeking behavior: an insight from a qualitative study. 2022 Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, Dallas, TX, United States, 3-6 March 2022. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.05.116

Women's experiences of dyspareunia after gynecological cancer treatment and care-seeking behavior: an insight from a qualitative study

2022

Conference Publication

A qualitative study of women’s views and experiences of multimodal pelvic floor physiotherapy for treating dyspareunia after gynecological cancer: an insight into this treatment’s acceptability

Cyr, M., Dostie, R., Camden, C., Dumoulin, C., Bessette, P., Pina, A., Gotlieb, W., Lapointe-Milot, K., Mayrand, M. and Morin, M. (2022). A qualitative study of women’s views and experiences of multimodal pelvic floor physiotherapy for treating dyspareunia after gynecological cancer: an insight into this treatment’s acceptability. 52nd Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society (ICS 2022), Vienna, Austria, 7-10 September 2022. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.cont.2022.100355

A qualitative study of women’s views and experiences of multimodal pelvic floor physiotherapy for treating dyspareunia after gynecological cancer: an insight into this treatment’s acceptability

2022

Journal Article

Changes in pelvic floor morphometry and muscle function after multimodal physiotherapy for gynaecological cancer survivors suffering from dyspareunia: a prospective interventional study

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Dumoulin, Chantale, Bessette, Paul, Pina, Annick, Gotlieb, Walter Henry, Lapointe-Milot, Korine, Mayrand, Marie-Hélène and Morin, Mélanie (2022). Changes in pelvic floor morphometry and muscle function after multimodal physiotherapy for gynaecological cancer survivors suffering from dyspareunia: a prospective interventional study. Physiotherapy, 114, 54-62. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2021.09.003

Changes in pelvic floor morphometry and muscle function after multimodal physiotherapy for gynaecological cancer survivors suffering from dyspareunia: a prospective interventional study

2022

Journal Article

Improvements following multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy in gynecological cancer survivors suffering from pain during sexual intercourse: results from a one-year follow-up mixed-method study

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Dostie, Rosalie, Camden, Chantal, Dumoulin, Chantale, Bessette, Paul, Pina, Annick, Gotlieb, Walter Henry, Lapointe-Milot, Korine, Mayrand, Marie-Hélène and Morin, Mélanie (2022). Improvements following multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy in gynecological cancer survivors suffering from pain during sexual intercourse: results from a one-year follow-up mixed-method study. PLoS One, 17 (1), e0262844. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262844

Improvements following multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy in gynecological cancer survivors suffering from pain during sexual intercourse: results from a one-year follow-up mixed-method study

2021

Journal Article

The female pelvic floor fascia anatomy: a systematic search and review

Roch, Melanie, Gaudreault, Nathaly, Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Venne, Gabriel, Bureau, Nathalie J. and Morin, Melanie (2021). The female pelvic floor fascia anatomy: a systematic search and review. Life, 11 (9) 900, 900. doi: 10.3390/life11090900

The female pelvic floor fascia anatomy: a systematic search and review

2021

Journal Article

A prospective single-arm study evaluating the effects of a multimodal physical therapy intervention on psychosexual outcomes in women with dyspareunia after gynecologic cancer

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Dumoulin, Chantale, Bessette, Paul, Pina, Annick, Gotlieb, Walter Henry, Lapointe-Milot, Korine, Mayrand, Marie-Helene and Morin, Melanie (2021). A prospective single-arm study evaluating the effects of a multimodal physical therapy intervention on psychosexual outcomes in women with dyspareunia after gynecologic cancer. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 18 (5), 946-954. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.02.014

A prospective single-arm study evaluating the effects of a multimodal physical therapy intervention on psychosexual outcomes in women with dyspareunia after gynecologic cancer

2021

Journal Article

Characterizing pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in survivors of gynecological cancer who have dyspareunia: a comparative cross-sectional study

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Dumoulin, Chantale, Bessette, Paul, Pina, Annick, Gotlieb, Walter H, Lapointe-Milot, Korine and Morin, Mélanie (2021). Characterizing pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in survivors of gynecological cancer who have dyspareunia: a comparative cross-sectional study. Physical Therapy, 101 (4). doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab042

Characterizing pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in survivors of gynecological cancer who have dyspareunia: a comparative cross-sectional study

2020

Journal Article

Feasibility, acceptability and effects of multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy for gynecological cancer survivors suffering from painful sexual intercourse: a multicenter prospective interventional study

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Dumoulin, Chantale, Bessette, Paul, Pina, Annick, Gotlieb, Walter Henry, Lapointe-Milot, Korine, Mayrand, Marie-Helene and Morin, Melanie (2020). Feasibility, acceptability and effects of multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy for gynecological cancer survivors suffering from painful sexual intercourse: a multicenter prospective interventional study. Gynecologic Oncology, 159 (3), 778-784. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.09.001

Feasibility, acceptability and effects of multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy for gynecological cancer survivors suffering from painful sexual intercourse: a multicenter prospective interventional study

2020

Conference Publication

Effects of physiotherapy treatment on the pelvic floor muscle function and morphology in gynecological cancer survivors with dyspareunia: a prospective study

Cyr, M., Dumoulin, C., Bessette, P., Pina, A., Gotlieb, W., Lapointe-Milot, K., Mayrand, M. and Morin, M. (2020). Effects of physiotherapy treatment on the pelvic floor muscle function and morphology in gynecological cancer survivors with dyspareunia: a prospective study. Annual Meeting of the International-Continence-Society (ICS), Electr Network, 19-22 November 2020. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons.

Effects of physiotherapy treatment on the pelvic floor muscle function and morphology in gynecological cancer survivors with dyspareunia: a prospective study

2020

Conference Publication

Feasibility, acceptability and effects of physical therapy treatment for gynecological cancer survivors with dyspareunia

Cyr, M., Dumoulin, C., Bessette, P., Pina, A., Gotlieb, W. H., Lapointe-Milot, K., Mayrand, M. and Morin, M. (2020). Feasibility, acceptability and effects of physical therapy treatment for gynecological cancer survivors with dyspareunia. ISSWSH Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, United States, 5-8 March 202. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.04.282

Feasibility, acceptability and effects of physical therapy treatment for gynecological cancer survivors with dyspareunia

2019

Journal Article

Reliability of vulvar blood perfusion in women with provoked vestibulodynia using laser Doppler perfusion imaging and laser speckle imaging

Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Pinard, Alexandra, Dubois, Olivia and Morin, Melanie (2019). Reliability of vulvar blood perfusion in women with provoked vestibulodynia using laser Doppler perfusion imaging and laser speckle imaging. Microvascular Research, 121, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mvr.2018.08.001

Reliability of vulvar blood perfusion in women with provoked vestibulodynia using laser Doppler perfusion imaging and laser speckle imaging

2017

Journal Article

Efficacy of transcranial direct-current stimulation in women with provoked vestibulodynia

Morin, Annie, Leonard, Guillaume, Gougeon, Veronique, Cyr, Marie-Pierre, Waddell, Guy, Bureau, Yves-Andre, Girard, Isabelle and Morin, Melanie (2017). Efficacy of transcranial direct-current stimulation in women with provoked vestibulodynia. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 216 (6), 584.e1-584.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.02.049

Efficacy of transcranial direct-current stimulation in women with provoked vestibulodynia

Funding

Past funding

  • 2024
    Understanding chronic pelvic pain in men to guide the development of effective interventions
    International Association for the Study of Pain
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Planting the CEDE: Co-designing and co-developing knowledge translation strategies to implement current expert-based rec
    UQ Knowledge Exchange & Translation Fund
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr is:
Available for supervision

Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.

Supervision history

Current supervision

Media

Enquiries

For media enquiries about Dr Marie-Pierre Cyr's areas of expertise, story ideas and help finding experts, contact our Media team:

communications@uq.edu.au