Objective:

To assess satisfaction with physiotherapy received, describe functioning, physical activity, and pain four months postpartum, and examine associations between factors influencing postpartum functioning.

Approach:

• Study Design: Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted four months postpartum, adhering to ethical guidelines and reporting standards.
• Participants: Women who received physiotherapy for clinically verified pelvic girdle pain during their most recent pregnancy were recruited from a primary health care center in Sweden.
• Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: Included women four months postpartum with clinically verified PPGP; excluded those with language barriers, major complications, systemic diseases, or pelvic/spine surgeries.
• Measurements: Questionnaire included validated instruments and additional questions; primary outcomes were treatment satisfaction and self-reported functioning measured using the Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire.

Key Findings:

• Over 50% of pregnant women experience pelvic girdle pain, affecting daily functioning and emotional well-being.
• Approximately 25% of women report persistent pain 3-6 months postpartum, with 10% experiencing pain for up to 11 years.
• Individually tailored physiotherapy may address risk factors for postpartum pain.

Interpretation:

The study highlights the need for personalized physiotherapy approaches to manage pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy, considering the multifactorial nature of the condition.

Limitations:

• The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
• Potential response bias due to self-reported measures and non-randomized participant selection.

Conclusion:

Individually tailored physiotherapy interventions may enhance treatment satisfaction and functioning in women with pelvic girdle pain postpartum.