Comparing Stecco Fascial Manipulation and Muscle Energy Technique for Pain Relief, Movement, and Disability in Adults with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the effects of two physiotherapy techniques, Stecco Fascial Manipulation and Muscle Energy Technique, in adults with sacroiliac joint dysfunction SIJD, a condition causing lower back pain and disability. SIJD results from abnormal joint motion and misalignment, leading to deep pain often mistaken for nerve-related pain, and significantly impacts daily activities. The study addresses the need for evidence-based treatment guidance to improve rehabilitation and patient outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving Stecco fascial manipulation, which involves deep pressure applied at specific fascia points away from the painful area, and the other receiving Muscle Energy Technique, which uses targeted leg positioning and muscle contractions to correct joint dysfunction. Both treatments will be given twice a week for four weeks, focusing on different anatomical points and muscle actions to assess their impact on pain and mobility. During the study, participants will undergo assessments at the start, after one week, and after four weeks. Evaluations include pain pressure threshold using an algometer, disability measured by the Oswestry Disability Index, lumbar range of motion using a goniometer, and pain self-efficacy through questionnaires. These measures will help determine how each therapy affects pain, movement, and daily function, with results aimed at guiding clinical practice for managing SIJD.

Effects of Stecco Fascial Manipulation Versus Muscle Energy Technique on Pain Pressure Threshold, Range of Motion and Disability Among Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction