RT Journal Article
T1 Physiotherapy approaches for coccydynia: evaluating effectiveness and clinical outcomes
A1 Blanco-Diaz, María
A1 Ruiz-Palacios, Laura
A1 Martínez-Cerón, María del Rosario
A1 Pérez Domínguez, Borja
A1 Díaz-Mohedo, Esther
K1 Cadera - Ejercicios terapéuticos
K1 Fisioterapia
AB Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions, in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in patients with coccydynia.Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 1963 and 2024. The methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale and the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Inclusion criteria focused on studies evaluating conservative physiotherapy interventions in patients with coccydynia.Results: Nine RCTs comprising 532 participants were included. The Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment indicated a moderate to high risk in several domains, particularly in allocation concealment and blinding. ESWT demonstrated significant reductions in pain and improvements in functional outcomes, with benefits sustained up to six months in some cases. Manual therapy was particularly effective in recent-onset coccydynia, although its efficacy diminished over time. kinesiotaping (KT) improved pain perception but showed limited impact on disability measures. Six studies were rated as moderate to high quality (PEDro scores 6-7), while three were low quality (scores ≤ 4). Despite promising results, heterogeneity in interventions, small sample sizes, and short follow-up periods limited definitive conclusions.Conclusion: Physiotherapy interventions, particularly ESWT, are promising conservative treatment options for coccydynia. However, methodological variability and limited long-term follow-up hinder definitive conclusions. Future research should prioritize standardized protocols, larger sample sizes, and extended follow-up to strengthen the evidence base for clinical recommendations.
PB BioMed Central
YR 2025
FD 2025-05-26
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39186
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39186
LA eng
NO Blanco-Diaz M, Palacios LR, Martinez-Cerón MDR, Perez-Dominguez B, Diaz-Mohedo E. Physiotherapy approaches for coccydynia: evaluating effectiveness and clinical outcomes. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 May 26;26(1):514. doi: 10.1186/s12891-025-08744-3. PMID: 40420056; PMCID: PMC12105126.
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026