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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy versus Maitland Mobilization on coccydynia in postpartum women
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Chaitali Sharad Raut, Samruddhi Murkey, Nupoor Kulkarni
Abstract

Background: Coccydynia, or tailbone pain, is commonly seen in postpartum women due to childbirth-related trauma or pressure. It affects daily activities like sitting, standing, and childcare, increasing pain leading to reduced quality of life. A physiotherapy approach mobilization, exercise can effectively relieve coccydynia symptoms and help prevent recurrence. Objectives: “Effectiveness of Conventional Physiotherapy Versus Maitland Mobilization on Coccydynia in Postpartum Women” was conducted to evaluate and compare the impact of conventional physiotherapy versus Maitland mobilization in managing coccydynia among postpartum women.

Method: A total of thirty-six participants aged 18–35 years in the early postpartum period were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received conventional physiotherapy with conservative techniques, while Group B received Maitland mobilization in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Interventions were administered twice weekly over two weeks. Outcome measures included the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the SF-36 Health Survey for quality of life (QoL). Result: Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in pain and QoL (p < 0.05); however, the Maitland group showed greater reductions in pain (36% vs. 29.1%) and higher improvements in QoL (32.2% vs. 12.3%).

Conclusion: These findings suggest that Maitland mobilization, when combined with conventional physiotherapy, is more effective than conventional physiotherapy alone in improving pain and quality of life among postpartum women with coccydynia.
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Pages:72-78
How to cite this article:
Chaitali Sharad Raut, Samruddhi Murkey, Nupoor Kulkarni "Effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy versus Maitland Mobilization on coccydynia in postpartum women". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 72-78
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