Individually tailored physiotherapy interventions for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: functioning, physical activity, and treatment satisfaction four months postpartum. A cross-sectional study - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Individually tailored physiotherapy interventions for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: functioning, physical activity, and treatment satisfaction four months postpartum. A cross-sectional study
Clinical Scorecard: Customized Physiotherapy Approaches for Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy: Impact on Functionality, Physical Activity, and Treatment Satisfaction Four Months After Delivery – A Cross-Sectional Analysis
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP)
Key Mechanisms
Multifactorial etiology including biomechanical, hormonal, inflammatory, and psychological factors.
Target Population
Pregnant women experiencing pelvic girdle pain.
Care Setting
Primary health care center
Key Highlights
PPGP affects more than 50% of pregnant women.
Approximately 25% of women experience pain 3–6 months postpartum.
Individually tailored physiotherapy may improve treatment satisfaction and functioning.
Barriers to physical activity include pain and lack of knowledge about safe activities.
A biopsychosocial approach is recommended for managing PPGP.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Clinically verify PPGP through patient history and symptom assessment.
Management
Recommended interventions include exercise, pelvic belts, acupuncture, and promoting physical activity.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Assess treatment satisfaction and self-reported functioning using the Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ).
Risks
Risk factors for postpartum PPGP include high BMI, severe pain, and psychological factors.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Women four months postpartum who received physiotherapy for PPGP.
Individually tailored interventions may address risk factors and improve outcomes.
Clinical Best Practices
Adopt a person-centered physiotherapy approach.
Identify and address individual risk factors for persistent pain.
Encourage maintenance of physical activity during pregnancy.
