Effects of Muscle Energy Technique with and without sacroiliac belt on pain, muscle strength and quality of life in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction - A randomized clinical trial

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Sacroiliitis.; Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified; M46.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20220930056062N2
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Lahore

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

participants aged between thirty and fifty years.
Both genders
Individuals with persistent pain in the lower back, gluteal, and groin regions
Participants experienced lower extremity pain for more than four weeks but less than a year
individuals who tested positive on pain provocation tests

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant females
Patients facing health issues hindering exercise, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), Multiple Sclerosis, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Individuals with osteoporosis affecting the pelvic and spine region
Patients with inflammatory pathologies, including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis Hip, and Degenerative Arthritis
Those with a history of hip fracture or any spinal surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: NPRS.;Strength. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: MMT.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: SF-36.