Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison Between Strain-counterstrain and Muscle Energy Technique in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Sacroiliac Joint Somatic Dysfunction

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Examine the effect of strain-counter strain (SCS) versus muscle energy technique (MET) on pain pressure threshold (PPT), functional disability, and the innominate angle tilt with SIJ dysfunction.

Detailed Description

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) can be cured with medical and physical therapy interventions. Standard physical therapy techniques include manual joint mobilization, manipulation, bracing, massage...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and female patients aged from 20 years to 60 years.
  • Positive Fortin's sign (pain around PSIS and sacral sulcus).
  • Positive three posterior provocation tests of four including Thigh thrust test, Compression test, Distraction Test, and Patrick test.
  • Pain in lower back below level L5 vertebra and buttocks.
  • Self-reported disability due to SIJ pain on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores at least 30%.

Exclusion

  • Acute injury or fracture of the lower limb and spine.
  • Systemic diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis (R.A) or ankylosing spondylitis.
  • Previous major lumbar or hip surgery.
  • Pregnancy or delivery for less than 6 months ago.
  • Lumbar stenosis or spondylolisthesis or disc disease.
  • Congenital spinal deformity.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 8 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

56 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04717401

Start Date

August 8 2020

End Date

September 30 2021

Last Update

March 8 2022

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Warraq Central hospital

Giza, Egypt