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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mobilization and Myofascial Release Techniques on Pain, Postural Control, and Spinal Mobility in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Led by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi · Updated on 2026-02-27
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common cause of chronic mechanical low back pain, leading to pain, impaired posture control, and functional difficulties. This research compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial release and sacroiliac joint mobilizations—added to a traditional physical therapy program to evaluate their effects on pain, spinal mobility, posture control, and overall function in women aged 18 to 65 diagnosed with this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive a traditional physical therapy program including strengthening exercises for abdominal and back muscles and ultrasound treatment to the sacroiliac area, three times weekly for six weeks. One group will receive additional myofascial release targeting specific muscles, while the other group will receive sacroiliac joint mobilization techniques designed to improve joint movement. Throughout the study, participants will be evaluated before and after the six-week treatment period. Assessments include pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale, postural control using the Biodex Balance System, and spinal mobility and postural endurance using the Spinal Mouse system. All treatments and evaluations will be administered by experienced physical therapists to help determine which manual therapy approach may better support women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
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Brief Title
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mobilization and Myofascial Release Techniques in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female individuals aged 18 to 65 years
- Diagnosed with sacroiliac joint dysfunction according to international criteria
- Localized pain in the sacroiliac joint area, possibly radiating to the hip, groin, or lower limbs
- Positive results in at least 3 out of 5 specific sacroiliac joint provocation tests
- Pain intensity of 3 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of surgery involving the spine, pelvis, or lower extremities
- Presence of lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or acute hip joint pathologies
- Diagnosis of piriformis syndrome or back/hip pain from other sources than the sacroiliac joint
- Known central or peripheral nervous system diseases or progressive neurological deficits
- History of rheumatological diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis
- Pregnancy or serious systemic diseases preventing study participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive a traditional physical therapy program including strengthening exercises and therapeutic ultrasound three days a week for six weeks. In addition, participants are randomly assigned to receive either myofascial release techniques or sacroiliac joint mobilization techniques during the same period.
Three sessions per week for 6 weeks
Duration - At 6 weeks
Participants undergo outcome assessments including pain intensity, postural control, spinal mobility, and postural endurance at the end of the six-week treatment period.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kirşehir Ahi Evran University
Center, Kirşehi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Şafak KUZU, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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