1Phd Scholar, Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Rajasthan, India
2Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Rajasthan, India
3Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Rajasthan, India
4Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Rajasthan, India
5Phd Scholar, Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Rajasthan, India
6Phd Scholar, Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Rajasthan, India
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a leading cause of disability worldwide, with physiotherapy being a primary intervention strategy.
Objective: This retrospective study investigates the long-term impact of physiotherapy interventions on musculoskeletal disorders across multiple outcome domains.
Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted examining 1,247 patients with MSDs who received physiotherapy treatment between 2019-2024. Primary outcomes included pain reduction, functional improvement, healthcare utilization, and economic impacts.
Results: Physiotherapy demonstrated significant improvements in functional outcomes (p<0.001), with 76.3% of patients showing clinically meaningful improvement at 12-month follow-up. Healthcare costs reduced by 23.4% following physiotherapy intervention.
Conclusion: Physiotherapy provides substantial long-term benefits for MSD management, with sustained improvements in function and cost-effectiveness demonstrated across multiple healthcare settings.
Keywords: Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal disorders, Retrospective study, Long-term outcomes, Cost-effectiveness, Functional improvement, Pain management, Healthcare utilization.
How to cite this article: Oza P, Baldha G, Arunachalam R, Dave V, Bhardwaj A, Kumar H. An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Physiotherapy in the Recovery of Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Retrospective Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(3s): 38-49. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.3s.5
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Conflict of interest: None