Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Conditions
Keywords
kinesiotaping, core stability exercises, fear-avoidance beliefs
Brief summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the combined effects of kinesiotaping and core stability exercises on pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Detailed description
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD) is a recognized cause of low back pain, contributing to approximately 15-30% of cases. It results from abnormal joint mechanics, instability, or restricted motion, and often presents with persistent pain radiating to the gluteal or thigh region. Women are more predisposed due to increased joint mobility, hormonal changes, and biomechanical stress during pregnancy.
Interventions
OTHERKinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises
Kinesiotaping Protocol: I-bands applied over bilateral SIJ (50% tension), diagonal I-bands across SIJ (75% tension). Applied weekly for 6 weeks. Core Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps)
OTHERCore Stability Exercises (CSE) only
Core Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps)
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Bilateral SIJ pain for \>3 months * Pain intensity ≥4 on NPRS * ≥3 positive SIJ provocation tests (Laslett Cluster) * Willing to participate in 6-week intervention program
Exclusion criteria
* Low back pain of other origin * Pregnancy * Recent spinal surgery * Inflammatory joint diseases (AS, RA) * Previous physiotherapy or kinesiotaping for SIJD in past 3 months * Known allergies to kinesiotape or skin conditions * History of fractures or trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) | 6th week. | Description: The NPRS is a simple, quick, and widely used tool in both clinical and research settings for musculoskeletal pain conditions. It demonstrates excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.79 to 0.96 |
| Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) | 6 weeks | Description: The MODI is a widely used and validated tool for assessing disability related to low back and pelvic girdle disorders. It has demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.88 to 0.97 |
| Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) | 6 weeks | The FABQ assesses patient beliefs with regard to the effect of physical activity and work on their Low Back Pain. It exhibits excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.82 |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMaria khalid, MSOMPT
Riphah International University
Outcome results
None listed