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Effects of Muscle Energy Technique Combined With Mobilization in Patients With Sacral Torsion
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2026-01-09
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Project Summary Low Back Pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. More than 70% of the people experience low back pain at some time in their life. The sacroiliac joint has been found to be the source of pain in 30% of mechanical low back pain sufferers. Sacral torsion is one of the types of SIJ dysfunction. This randomized controlled trial, conducted at Fauji Foundation Hospital and Foundation University College of Physical Therapy will assess the effects of combining muscle energy technique with mobilization on pain, lumbar range of motion, disability and active straight leg raise. Participants will be randomly assigned to either mobilization alone or mobilization with muscle energy technique, performed three times per week for two weeks. Data will be collected at baseline and at end of study (week 2) using the Numeric pain rating scale, goniometer, inclinometer and oswestry disability index. This study addresses a research gap by exploring combined effects of muscle energy technique (PFS) and Maitland mobilization for sacral torsion in improving pain, lumbar mobility, disability and active straight leg raise.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Muscle Energy Technique Combined With Mobilization in Patients With Sacral Torsion
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 22 and 44 years
- Both males and females
- Clinically diagnosed sacral torsion
- Pain intensity of at least 5 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Positive standing flexion test
- Positive seated flexion test
- Positive Gillet test
- Uneven anatomical landmarks such as Sacral Sulcus, Inferior Lateral Angle, Lumbar Lordosis, Lumbar scoliosis, or L5 position
You will not qualify if you...
- Neurological deficits such as hemiparesis or paralysis
- Pregnancy
- Any prior spinal surgery
- Antero-Retro Spondylolisthesis diagnosed through radiology
- Degenerative disc disease diagnosed through radiology
- Spinal stenosis
- Infection, tumors, osteoporosis, or spinal fracture
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
H
Hafiza Noor ul Huda, DPT
CONTACT
R
Ruqia Begum, 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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