Abstract: Background: Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is a significant musculoskeletal complication during pregnancy, often leading to reduced quality of life and functional disability. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a supervised multimodal physical therapy program on pain intensity and functional outcomes in pregnant women.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, from January 2021 to December 2021. One hundred and twenty pregnant women diagnosed with PGP were enrolled. Participants underwent a 6-week supervised multimodal physical therapy program involving stabilization exercises, pelvic floor training, and ergonomic education. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and functional disability was assessed via the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at baseline and post-intervention.
Results: The mean age of participants was 27.4 ±pm 4.2 years. Following the 6-week intervention, there was a statistically significant reduction in mean VAS scores from 6.82±1.15 to 3.14±0.98 (p<0.001). Similarly, the mean ODI score improved from 44.2%±8.5% to 22.6%±6.2% (p<0.001). A significant correlation was observed between higher BMI and increased baseline pain intensity (r = 0.42, p<0.05).
Conclusion: Multimodal physical therapy is highly effective in reducing pain and improving functional mobility in pregnant women with PGP. Early orthopedic intervention in collaboration with obstetric care is essential for optimizing maternal health.
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