Comparing Core Stability and Hip Strengthening Exercises for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction A 6-Month Randomized Study in Adults Aged 25 to 55

What this Trial Is About

This research compares the effects of core stability exercises and hip strengthening exercises on pain, posture, balance, proprioception, and functional status in adults aged 25 to 55 with unilateral sacroiliac joint dysfunction lasting more than 3 months. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction can cause low back pain and functional disability due to abnormal joint motion or inflammation. The study aims to understand which exercise protocol better improves clinical outcomes in this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving core stabilization exercises and the other hip strengthening exercises. Both treatments include 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks, with each session lasting about 40 to 45 minutes and starting with 10 minutes of hot pack application over the sacroiliac region. The core stabilization group focuses on deep trunk muscles, while the hip strengthening group targets muscles like the gluteus medius and maximus using resistance exercises. During the study, participants will be assessed at 4 weeks using tools such as the Gait and Balance App for balance, the Joint Repositioning Error Test for proprioception, and the Flexicurve Ruler for posture. Additional measures include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, and Pelvic Inclinometer. Data analysis will be conducted using SPSS, and the total study duration is 6 months, starting with treatment and followed by ongoing evaluations.

Comparison of Core Stability and Hip Strengthening Protocols in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction