An interventional study of The Patient Education and The Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques Training in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, sponsored by Biruni University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-04-16.
Sponsored by Biruni University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) which has a widely heterogeneous etiology, may cause impairment of stability, mobility, posture and flexibility as well as pain due to adaptive or pathological biomechanical changes. In 2020, the number of patients with low back pain (LBP) worldwide was more than half a billion and is expected to exceed 800 million by 2050. Although SIJD has been shown to be related with LBP in more than 30% of patients with LBP, SIJD is still often overlooked as a cause of LBP. Once the diagnosis of SIJD is confirmed by physical examination, the first treatment option consists of the use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or physiotherapy approaches. The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a neurophysiological model-based multifaceted exercise method which is widely used in rehabilitation practice. However, despite the major role of SIJD among the causes of LBP, there are limited studies investigating the efficacy of PNF in SIJD and its effectiveness remains unclear. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pelvic PNF techniques on pain, mobility, flexibility, lumbar range of motion, posture, and trunk muscle endurance in patients with SIJD.
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The experimental group will receive exercise training consisting of pelvic PNF techniques in addition to patient education which consisting of basic lumbar stabilization exercises 3 days a week for 6-weeks.
Other: The Patient Education · Other: The Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques Training
The control group will receive patient education consisting of basic lumbar stabilization exercises 3 days a week for 6-weeks.
Other: The Patient Education
The patient education will be given through a brochure and the content of the education included an exercise training consisting of simple exercises for lumbar stabilization (supine bridge, cat-camel, and lumbar stretching) and the participants will be asked to perform these exercises in 3 sets of 10 repetitions 3 days a week for 6-weeks.
The content of the pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques training will include the application of the anterior depression pattern with the rhythmic initiation technique and the application of the posterior elevation pattern with the contract-relax stretch technique. All PNF techniques will be performed in 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions. The pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques training will be delivered face to face 3 days a week for 6 weeks by an experienced and trained physiotherapist.
The Level of Low Back Pain
The intensity of low back pain will be rated subjectively on a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS), where 0-mm indicated "no pain" and 100-mm indicated "worst possible pain"
Time frame: 6 weeks
Mobility
The Modified Schober's test will be used to assess mobility of lower back.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Flexibility
The sit-and-reach test will be used to assess flexibility of lower back.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Lumbar Range of Motion
A long-arm universal goniometer will be used to measure the lumbar range of motion. Flexion, extension, right and left lateral flexion, and right and left rotation will be assess.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Posture
The postural alignment will be assessed by using the New York Posture Rating Chart. Total score ranges between 13 and 65 points which higher scores indicate correct/normal postural alignment.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Trunk Muscle Endurance
Trunk flexor and extensor muscle endurance will be assessed with the flexor endurance test and Biering-Sørensen test, respectively.
Time frame: 6 weeks
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