Effects of Intra Muscular Electrotherapy Combined With Manipulative Therapy in Patients With Sacral Torsion

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
• Interventions: Procedure: Manipulation; Procedure: Physical Agents; Procedure: Core Stability Exercises; Procedure: Intramusular electrotherapy; Procedure: Soft tissue mobility

• Registration Number: NCT06442540
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomised controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effect of intra muscular electrotherapy combined with manipulative therapy in terms of pain, mobility, range of motion, and disability."

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of intra muscular electrotherapy combined with manipulative therapy in terms of pain, mobility, range of motion, and disability in patients with sacral torsion." (age : 22-44 years )

1. Numeric pain rating scale

2. Inclinometer Lumbar Flexion

3. Oswestry Disability Questionairre

4. Goniometer SLR ROM Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant.

Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-07-15
• Status Verified: 2024-05
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-20
• Study First Submitted: 2024-05-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-29
• Study First Posted: 2024-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 2024-06-04
• Study Completion: 2024-06-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group 1	Manipulation	HVLA thrust for SI Joint once per week: Core stability exercises Intramuscular electrotherapy / 3 sessions per week 10 mins / frequency 100hz muscles( piriformis, erector spinae )
Group 1	Core Stability Exercises	HVLA thrust for SI Joint once per week: Core stability exercises Intramuscular electrotherapy / 3 sessions per week 10 mins / frequency 100hz muscles( piriformis, erector spinae )
Group 1	Intramusular electrotherapy	HVLA thrust for SI Joint once per week: Core stability exercises Intramuscular electrotherapy / 3 sessions per week 10 mins / frequency 100hz muscles( piriformis, erector spinae )
Group 2	Physical Agents	Hot pack 10 mins soft tissue / myofacial release ( piriformis, erector spinae ) Piriformis stretching core stability exercises
Group 2	Core Stability Exercises	Hot pack 10 mins soft tissue / myofacial release ( piriformis, erector spinae ) Piriformis stretching core stability exercises
Group 2	Soft tissue mobility	Hot pack 10 mins soft tissue / myofacial release ( piriformis, erector spinae ) Piriformis stretching core stability exercises

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Intensity	4 weeks	Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): ICC (0.93-0.96) It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing
Lumbar ROM	4 weeks	Lumbar ROM will be measured using Inclinometer
Level of Disability	4 Weeks	Oswestry disability questionairre
SLR ROM	4 weeks	SLR ROM will be measured using Goniometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan