Disability, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Depressive Symptoms in the First 3 Months Postpartum

This study explored associations among disability, pelvic girdle pain (PGP), and postpartum depressive symptoms and cutoff scores for disability in the postpartum population with PGP. Study Design: A prospective, observational cohort study. Background: Women experience significant physiological and emotional changes during recovery from pregnancy and delivery. PGP, disability, and depressive symptoms have yet to be investigated in the first 3 months postpartum. Methods and Measures: Women were surveyed at 4, 8, and 12 weeks postpartum using the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, a pain questionnaire, and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Analyses included nonparametric group comparisons, χ2, correlation, and receiver operating characteristic curve. Results: Twenty-one women were enrolled and 57% reported PGP. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores significantly correlated with PGP (P
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research