Executive Summary of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is defined as pain experienced between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, particularly in the vicinity of the sacroiliac joint. Pelvic girdle pain is common postpartum and may result from pregnancy-related factors. Pelvic girdle pain is a leading cause of disability postpartum, and some individuals develop persistent pain.
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Clinical Practice Guideline: Executive Summary Source Type: research