A research study comparing the effects of two different chiropractic techniques (sacroiliac manipulation and pelvic blocking) on muscle spasms in the buttock.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Registration Number
- PACTR201903810877918
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Johannesburg
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
•Present with active gluteus medius trigger points that will be identified by flat palpation. The researcher will palpate for a taut, palpable band that elicits tenderness and possible referred pain.
•Present with the following criteria associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction:
osacroiliac joint motion restriction/s, as determined by motion palpation
oaltered end feel on motion palpation.
•Be between the ages of 18 and 45 as degenerative changes are found in patients over 45.
•Any contraindications to spinal manipulative therapy as determined by case history, physical examination and lumbar spine regional examination.
•Any lumbar spinal manipulation within the last 6 weeks.
•Currently receiving any other treatments for low back pain, including pain control medication such as anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) or muscle relaxants. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic and narcotic medications are used for symptomatic control. These medications would alter a patient’s perception of pain.
•Any neurological dysfunction as determined by case history, physical examination and regional examination.
•Making use of any post-treatment home therapies for the duration of the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method