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Physiotherapy Protocol for Pain in the Immediate Postcesarean Postpartum: Randomized Clinical Trial
Cristiane Rose Rossi Mazzoni1, Maria Cristina Cortez Carneiro Meirelles2, Ana Carolina Rodarti Pitangui de Araújo3
1Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Health Care, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Av. Getúlio Guaritá 107, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, 38025-440, Brazil, uftm.edu.br.
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
|June 18, 2026
Summary
This study shows physiotherapy effectively reduced postpartum pain after cesarean section, particularly during walking. Women receiving physiotherapy reported higher satisfaction with pain management.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Physical Therapy
- Pain Management
Background:
- Cesarean section is a common childbirth procedure.
- Postpartum pain is a frequent complication affecting maternal well-being.
- Effective pain management strategies are crucial for immediate postpartum recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a physiotherapy protocol for preventing and managing postpartum pain after cesarean section.
- To assess the impact of physiotherapy on pain during specific movements.
- To compare patient satisfaction with pain management between intervention and control groups.
Main Methods:
- A randomized clinical trial involving 40 women in the immediate postpartum period after cesarean section.
- Intervention group received physiotherapy (postural guidelines); control group received standard care.
- Pain was assessed using the Visual Numerical Pain Scale during specific movements.
Main Results:
- Physiotherapy significantly reduced pain scores during walking (p=0.009).
- The intervention positively influenced pain during coughing and sitting on the toilet.
- Women in the intervention group reported increased satisfaction with pain management.
Conclusions:
- A physiotherapy protocol is effective in reducing postpartum pain after cesarean section, especially during walking.
- The protocol improves pain during essential postpartum movements and enhances patient satisfaction.
- This highlights the role of physiotherapy in optimizing postpartum recovery and care.
