To Find Effectiveness of Stretching Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization in Coccydynia in Postpartum Females

This research is to determine the effectiveness of stretching versus soft tissue mobilization in coccydynia patients.The main purpose of the study is the the development of evidence based therapeutic protocols for postpartum coccydynia patients to improve functional impairment, range of motion, and reduction of pain.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Coccidioidomycosis Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Infections Mycoses

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Physiotherapy department , Mozang

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

The study design is randomized controlled trial.The interventions were carried out twice a week for three weeks with each session lasting approximately 20 min.Group A contains 34 patients and received STM focusing on mobilizing soft tissue to enhance circulation reduce scar tissue and improve functional flexibility.Group B received both STM and stretching twice a week for three weeks with each session lasting approximately 20 min.During entire treatment the therapist kept close eye on patient discomfort.The significance of the study lies in it's potential to enhance more effective non invasive treatment to alleviate symptoms

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

diagnosed by orthopedic surgeon with sign and symptoms of coccydynia and radiograph X ray for confirmation.: postpartum females after 2 to 3 months after delivery
office working females
aged 20 to 35 years
females with c section

Exclusion criteria

FEMALES with vaginal delivery
experience severe post operative pain
active pelvic or abdominal infections
ovarian cyst, fibroids,or obstructive endometrial polyps
neurological conditions

Treatment and study plan

Stretching

Diagnostic Test

The group A contains 34 patients and received STM for twice a week for three weeks with each session lasting approximately 20 min.focusing on mobilizing soft tissue to enhance circulation, reduce scar tissue and improve tissue flexibility.

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Combination Product

Group B received both STM and stretching twice a week for three weeks with each session lasting approximately 20 min.encourage the patient to breathe deeply and slowly to promote relaxation.The stretching of tight muscles 1 set of 10 repetitions hold of 5 second of each exercise,then breathing for 1 min

Primary outcomes

NUMERIC PAIN RATING SCALE(NPRS)

Time frame: 12 Months

The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a widely used, 11-point scale (0-10) for measuring pain intensity, with 0 representing "no pain" and 10 representing "worst pain imaginable
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Time frame: 12 Months

The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores disability levels related to low back pain on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 indicating no disability and 100 representing the highest level of disability

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Apr 6, 2025
Registry last updated: Apr 6, 2025

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