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Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Pain and Functional Disability in Females with Coccydynia Following Child Birth

Author(s) Ms. Navneet Kaur, Dr. Reena Arora(PT), Dr. Lalit Arora(PT), Ms. Mahima Sharma
Country India
Abstract Background: Coccydynia, first described by James Young Simpson in 1859, is pain in the coccygeal region commonly associated with trauma, prolonged sitting, and childbirth. It accounts for approximately 1–3% of low back pain cases and is more common in postpartum females due to delivery-related trauma. The pain is aggravated during sitting and sit-to-stand activities, affecting daily function and quality of life.Objective:To compare the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) combined with conventional physiotherapy versus conventional physiotherapy alone in postpartum females with Coccydynia.Methods:Thirty postpartum females aged 25–35 years with Coccydynia were randomly divided into two groups. Group A received MET with conventional physiotherapy, while Group B received only conventional physiotherapy. Treatment was provided for 30–40 minutes, three times weekly for six weeks. Outcome measures included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI), assessed at baseline, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks.Results:Both groups showed significant improvement in pain and functional disability. However, Group A demonstrated significantly greater improvement in VAS and MODI scores compared to Group B (p < 0.001).Conclusion:Both interventions were effective in managing postpartum Coccydynia, but the addition of MET produced superior results in reducing pain and improving function.
Keywords Coccydynia, Muscle Energy Technique, Physiotherapy, Postpartum, Short Wave Diathermy, Phonophoresis.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-10
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