Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 20Years - 40Years
FEMALE
NCT07526038

Additional Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With Movement Along With Core Strengthening Exercises in Postpartum Females With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2026-04-13

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

14 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This study aims to evaluate the combined effectiveness of Mulligan mobilization and core strengthening exercises in managing postpartum sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). Postpartum SIJD is a common condition resulting from biomechanical and hormonal changes during pregnancy, often leading to pelvic instability and pain. Mulligan mobilization, a manual therapy technique, aims to correct joint alignment and restore pain-free movement. For the SIJ, Mulligan MWM aims to correct subtle positional faults or movement restrictions that may cause pain and dysfunction-especially common postpartum due to ligamentous laxity, hormonal changes, and altered biomechanics.The core muscles provide stability to the pelvis and lumbar spine. When these muscles are weak or imbalanced, it can lead to increased strain on the SIJ, contributing to pain and dysfunction. Strengthening the core improves load transfer through the pelvis and enhances neuromuscular control, thereby reducing SIJ stress and symptoms. Core strengthening exercises enhances outcomes by targeting both mechanical alignment and muscular stability. Core strengthening exercises target muscles that support pelvic stability, including the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor. The study hypothesizes that integrating Mulligan mobilization with core strengthening may provide superior outcomes in pain reduction, joint function, and overall quality of life compared to core exercises alone.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Additional Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With Movement Along With Core Strengthening Exercises in Postpartum Females With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Who Can Participate

Age: 20Years - 40Years
FEMALE

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Postpartum females (normal delivery or C-section) aged 20 to 40 years
  • Multiparous women (have given birth more than once)
  • Between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum
  • At least three positive sacroiliac joint provocation tests (such as stork test, compression, distraction, thigh thrust, Ganslen's, sacral thrust)
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Pelvic fractures or recent pelvic surgery
  • Neurological or rheumatologic disorders
  • Medical or psychological reasons preventing participation in active exercise or manual therapy

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000

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Research Team

R

Rida Zainab, DPT

CONTACT

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Muhammad Furqan Hassan, MS-OMPT

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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