Background: Chronic pain affects approximately 1.5 billion people globally and represents a significant healthcare burden. Physiotherapy has emerged as a first-line treatment for chronic pain management, but comprehensive evaluation of treatment outcomes remains limited.
Objective: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in managing chronic pain across multiple conditions and assess patient-reported outcomes over a 12-month period.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 450 patients with chronic pain conditions treated with physiotherapy between January 2020 and December 2023. Primary outcomes included Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and functional improvement measures. Secondary data from systematic reviews and meta-analyses were analyzed to support primary findings.
Results: Physiotherapy interventions demonstrated significant improvements in pain intensity (mean VAS reduction: 3.2 points, 95% CI: 2.8-3.6), functional disability (ODI improvement: 18.4 points, 95% CI: 15.2-21.6), and quality of life measures. Exercise therapy showed the highest efficacy rates (78% improvement), followed by combined multimodal approaches (72%). Technology-enhanced physiotherapy interventions improved exercise adherence by 34% compared to conventional approaches.
Conclusions: Physiotherapy represents an effective, evidence-based approach for chronic pain management with sustained benefits over 12 months. Multimodal treatment approaches and technology integration enhance treatment outcomes and patient adherence.
Keywords: Chronic pain, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, pain management, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, multidisciplinary treatment, evidence-based practice
How to cite this article: Oza P, Baldha G, Arunachalam R, Dave V, Bhardwaj A, Kumar H, A Retrospective Assessment of Multimodal Physiotherapy in Chronic Pain Management. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(3s): 16-26; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.3s.3