The effectiveness of massage therapy followed by core stability exercises for healing chronic pelvic injuries

Subagio, I. and Sabillah M.I., M.I. and Ockta Yo., Yo. and Pranoto, N.W. and Saputra, D.E.W. and Sari, N.S. and Asmawati, P. (2026) The effectiveness of massage therapy followed by core stability exercises for healing chronic pelvic injuries. Медичні перспективи = Medicni perspektivi (Medical perspectives), Т. 31 (2). pp. 174-187. ISSN 2307-0404 (print), 2786-4804 (online)

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Abstract

Chronic pelvic injuries, commonly caused by overuse, poor ergonomics, or physical strain, often lead to limited mobility and decreased quality of life due to pain and reduced joint range of motion (ROM). Non-pharmacological approaches offer a safer alternative to drug-based treatments, with growing interest in manual therapy and targeted exercise interventions. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of massage therapy followed by core stability exercises in the healing process of chronic pelvic injuries, particularly in reducing pain and improving ROM, as well as assessing the extent to which this combined intervention enhances musculoskeletal function and accelerates recovery. A pretest-posttest design without a control group was conducted with 20 participants from Yogyakarta and East Java. Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), while hip joint ROM was measured with a goniometer across six primary movements. Data normality was tested using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and statistical analysis of pretest and posttest differences was performed with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results showed a highly significant reduction in pain, with a decrease of 92.28% (p<0.05) post-intervention. All measured ROM parameters also showed significant improvement, with the greatest increase observed in hip extension at 21.63%. The average improvement across all movements was 16.24%, indicating that the combined intervention had a positive effect on pelvic joint function. Massage therapy followed by core stability exercises is effective in reducing pain and improving joint ROM in chronic pelvic injury cases. These findings support the application of integrative non-pharmacological therapies as a safe and effective musculoskeletal rehabilitation strategy that enhances function and quality of life for individuals with chronic pelvic disorders

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	doi: 10.26641/2307-0404.2026.2.365935
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Key words: chronic pelvic injury, Tepurak massage, core stability exercise, pain reduction, range of motion, musculoskeletal rehabilitation; хронічна травма таза, масаж Тепурак, вправи для стабілізації м’язів кора, зменшення болю, діапазон рухів, реабілітація опорно-рухового апарату
Subjects:	Therapy. Therapeutic interventions Medical rehabilitation
Divisions:	University periodicals > Medical perspectives
Depositing User:	Ирина Медведева
Date Deposited:	15 Sep 2026 08:00
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2026 08:00
URI:	http://repo.dma.dp.ua/id/eprint/10282

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