• J Bodyw Mov Ther · Jan 2018

    Pelvic musculoskeletal dysfunctions in women with and without chronic pelvic pain.

    • Najmeh Sedighimehr, Farideh Dehghan Manshadi, Nasim Shokouhi, and Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban.
    • Physiotherapy Research Centre, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: najmehsedighimehr@gmail.com.
    • J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jan 1; 22 (1): 92-96.

    AimThis study aimed to compare the prevalence of pelvic musculoskeletal dysfunctions in women with and without Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP).Materials &MethodsA total of 84 women with and without CPP (42 in each group), participated in this cross-sectional analytical study. After collecting demographic information, clinical examinations were carried out to compare pelvic musculoskeletal dysfunctions between two groups. Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) goodness-of-fit, Independent t, X2 and Pearson correlation tests were used for data analysis. Values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.FindingsSignificant differences were found in the asymmetric iliac crest and pubic symphysis height (45.2% vs 9.5%), positive sacroiliac provocation and positive Carnett's tests (50% vs 4.8%), (p < 0.05). CPP Patients exhibited more tenderness at Levator ani, Piriformis, and Obturator Internus muscles, also higher degrees of pelvic inclination (p < 0.05).ConclusionHigher frequency of pelvic musculoskeletal dysfunctions in women with CPP suggests the value of routine musculoskeletal examinations for earlier diagnosis of musculoskeletal originated CPP and effective management of these patients.Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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