The “Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Dysfunction” indicates a pain in the SI joint region that is usually caused by either too much movement (hypermobility) or too little movement (hypo mobility) at the joint that typically results in an irritation of the joint. The mechanical SIJ dysfunction typically causes a dull ache that is located at the base of the spine on the affected side. The pain may become worse and 'sharp' in nature during the activities such as sitting, bending, lifting, standing up from a
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Chronic cases of Sacro Iliac Joint dysfunction Patients with at least moderate score (21%-40%) in Modified Oswestry Disability Index Patients with 3 or 4 positive Sacro Iliac Joint provocative test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with Low Back Pain or acute discogenic sciatic pain. Patients who are previously on injections into SI joint Piriformis syndrome. Hip joint pathology Trochanter pain syndrome Facet joint arthropathy Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Radiculopathy Visceral referral pain Stress fracture Malignancy Patients with any Co-morbid condition.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| PAIN. Timepoint: At the start of intervention and then after one month (12 sessions) of treatment administration. Method of measurement: VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) for measuring the Pain. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DISABILITY. Timepoint: At the start of intervention and then after one month (12 sessions) of treatment administration. Method of measurement: MODI (Modified Oswestry Disability Index) for measuring the Disability. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
The University of Lahore