An interventional study of movement retraining/ kinetic control and Routine Physical therapy in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, sponsored by Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 20 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-28.
Sponsored by Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Kinetic control on pain, endurance, Gait and postural stability in patients suffering from chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
The main question it aims to answer is:
The treatment arm will receive the Kinetic control training, and the comparison arm will undergo standard physical therapy care. Participants will be asked to perform movement control exercises based on the principle of kinetic control training core muscles and hip muscles after routine physical therapy. The participants in the control/comparison group will only receive routine physical therapy that includes a heating pad, TENS, joint mobilizations, and stretching and strengthening exercises.
The sacroiliac joint connects the lower part of the spine (sacrum) to the pelvic bones (ilium) and helps transfer body weight between the upper body and legs. It plays an important role in providing stability while allowing limited movement during walking or bending.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) occurs when the joint becomes inflamed, stiff, or moves abnormally. This may cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, or thighs, sometimes spreading to the groin or legs. People with SIJD often experience difficulty standing for long periods, walking, or bending. The condition is commonly mistaken for lumbar spine or hip problems because of overlapping symptoms. Research shows that 15-30% of people with long-term lower back pain may actually have SIJ dysfunction, but many cases go undiagnosed due to the absence of a single definitive test.
Kinetic control is a movement-based physiotherapy method that focuses on retraining how muscles coordinate to stabilize and move joints. It aims to correct poor movement control, improve muscle endurance, and restore healthy patterns of motion, particularly in the core and hip muscles. By improving control and alignment, kinetic control training may reduce pain and enhance posture, walking ability, and overall function.
In this 8-week randomized controlled trial, participants with chronic SIJ dysfunction will be assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive kinetic control-based exercises in addition to routine physiotherapy, while the control group will receive standard physiotherapy treatments such as heat therapy, TENS, joint mobilizations, stretching, and strengthening exercises.
Assessments will be conducted at the beginning, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks, measuring pain, balance, gait, and lumbar muscle endurance using validated tools. The study aims to determine whether kinetic control provides greater improvements in pain relief, postural control, walking performance, and endurance compared to routine care in individuals with chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
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The interventional group receives Kinetic control training, which target two muscle groups mainly abdominals and glutes along with usual treatment
Other: movement retraining/ kinetic control · Other: Routine Physical therapy
Routine physical therapy intervention includes, hot pack for 15 mins and exercise therapy for 25 mins, including sacroiliac joint self-mobilization, piriformis, gluteus medius, minimums, and maximus stretches, isometric hip exercises, knee-to-shoulder stretch, quadriceps and hamstring stretches, back-bridge.
Other: Routine Physical therapy
this intervention is for experimental group. Kinetic control is grounded in the principles of motor control training and movement retraining. In this study, this intervention primarily focuses on activating and strengthening two key muscle groups: the abdominals and obliques, along with the gluteal muscles.
Routine physical therapy intervention will be given to the patient which includes, hot pack for 15 mins and exercise therapy for 25 mins, involving floor sessions including sacroiliac joint self-mobilization, piriformis, gluteus medius, minimums, and maximus stretches, leg pressing inward/outward, knee-to-shoulder stretch, quadriceps and hamstring stretches, standard and one-leg elevated
Change from Baseline in Pain Intensity Measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) at 4 and 8 Weeks
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), where participants rate their pain on a scale ranging from 0 to 10 units (Unit of Measure: score on a 0-10 scale). A score of 0 represents no pain, while 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Pain severity will be categorized as mild (1-3), moderate (4-6), and severe (7-10) A decrease in NPRS score from baseline will indicate an improvement in pain intensity, whereas higher scores will reflect greater pain severity.
Time frame: From enrollment to 4 weeks, then at the end of 8 weeks
Change from Baseline in Postural Stability Measured by the Single-Leg Stance Test at 4 and 8 Weeks
Postural stability will be evaluated using the Single-Leg Stance Test (SLST), which measures the participant's ability to maintain balance on one leg without support. The duration of balance maintenance will be recorded in seconds (unit of measure: seconds \[s\]). Each participant will perform three trials, and the mean value of the three measurements will be used for analysis to ensure accuracy and consistency. Higher mean values indicate better postural control and balance, whereas lower values reflect reduced stability or impaired balance performance.
Time frame: From enrollment to 4 weeks, then at the end of 8 weeks
Change from Baseline in Lumbar Muscle Endurance Measured by Pressure Biofeedback Unit at 4 and 8 Weeks
Lumbar muscle endurance will be assessed using a Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) to evaluate the ability of the deep core stabilizing muscles to maintain a target pressure during a sustained contraction. The duration (in seconds) that participants can maintain the target pressure of 40-60 mmhg without deviation will be recorded (unit of measure: seconds \[s\]). Each participant will perform three trials, and the mean value of the three measurements will be used for analysis to enhance reliability. Higher mean endurance times will indicate better lumbar muscle endurance and motor control, while lower times will reflect fatigue or weakness of the stabilizing muscles.
Time frame: From enrollment to 4 weeks, and then at the end of 8 weeks
Change from Baseline in Gait Parameters Measured by Kinovea Motion Analysis Software at 4 and 8 Weeks
Gait performance will be analyzed using Kinovea motion analysis software, which will capture and calculate spatiotemporal gait parameters. The parameters to be measured include step length (centimeters \[cm\]), stride length (centimeters \[cm\]), cadence (steps per minute \[steps/min\]), and walking speed (meters per second \[m/s\]) (Unit of Measure: cm, steps/min, m/s). Each participant will perform three walking trials at a self-selected comfortable speed, and the mean value of the three trials will be used for analysis to ensure measurement reliability. Increases in step length, stride length, cadence, and walking speed will indicate improved gait performance and functional mobility, whereas decreases in these parameters will reflect reduced gait efficiency or impaired locomotor control.
Time frame: From enrollment to 4 weeks, then at the end of 8 weeks
Change from Baseline in Functional Disability Measured by the Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) at 4 and 8 Weeks.
Functional disability will be assessed using the Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI), a validated questionnaire designed to measure limitations in daily living activities caused by low back or sacroiliac joint pain. The MODI consists of 10 sections, each scored from 0 to 5, with the total score converted into a percentage representing the level of disability (Unit of Measure: percentage \[%\]). The overall score ranges from 0% to 100%, where 0% indicates no disability and 100% indicates maximum disability. Disability levels are categorized as minimal (0-20%), moderate (21-40%), severe (41-60%), crippled (61-80%), and bed-bound (81-100%). A decrease in MODI percentage score will indicate improvement in functional ability and reduction in disability, while higher scores will reflect greater functional limitation.
Time frame: From enrollment to 4 weeks, then at the end of 8 weeks
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