Effectiveness of Kinesio-Taping and Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises on Pain and Disability in Middle-aged Women with Sacroiliac Joint Dsyfunction: An Experimental Study

Title: Effectiveness of Kinesio-Taping and Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises on Pain and Disability in Middle-aged Women with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: An Experimental Study

Introduction: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is the most common cause of nondiscogenic pain. Mechanical SIJD is mainly characterized by pain in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) area due to stiffness and decreased mobility of SIJ, also called hypomobility. SIJD, which may lead to biomechanical alterations in the structures around the pelvis, is the most common source of lower back pain affecting 70%–85% of adults. Accordingly, 13%–30% of patients with lower back pain have SIJD.

Need of Study: Despite the availability of various treatment options for sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD), many studies have focused on long duration (4-12 weeks) interventions. It has been shown that different exercise protocols can significantly improve SIJD. Understanding how these interventions work together could lead to enhanced treatment protocols that effectively address both pain and disability. However, there has been insufficient study on combining two interventions, kinesio-taping with lumbopelvic stabilization exercises. Therefore, there is a need for a study to evaluate the effectiveness of kinesio-taping and lumbopelvic stabilization exercises in middle-aged women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction using a 3-week intervention, to determine if a shorter duration of intervention can be effective in reducing pain and disability.

Aim: Effectiveness of kinesio-taping and lumbopelvic stabilization exercises on pain and disability in middle-aged women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Objectives: 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of kinesio-taping in middle-aged women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of lumbopelvic stabilization exercises in middle-aged women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. 3. To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping along with lumbopelvic stabilization exercises among middle-aged women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Methodology: The population will be women 30-40 years old. Subjects will be screened using purposive sampling and included in the study based on inclusion criteria. Written consent will be obtained from subjects. Group A will receive kinesio-taping and lumbopelvic stabilization exercises for 3 weeks, and group B will receive lumbopelvic stabilization exercises for 3 weeks. Pre and post data will be assessed with Numerical Pain Rating Scale and Oswestry Disability Questionnaire.