Efficacy of Self-Mobilization Combined with Core Stability Exercises in Sacroiliac joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Background: Dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint is the commonest cause of low back pain (LBP). Low back pain continues to be a major issue for which patients seek treatment in primary care and is thought to be worldwide associated with high expenditures. Numerous studies using various chronic SIJD treatment approaches have failed to determine the most effective strategy, and no one therapy is thought to be beneficial in treating the overall issue of nonspecific SIJD. Numerous manual mobility strategies have been proven to be efficient in reducing disability and relieving discomfort. This study's goal was to compare the efficacy of self-mobilization and core stability exercises to traditional physical therapy in treating persistent SIJD. Objective: The objective of this study is to identify the effects of self-mobilization combined with core stability exercises in sacroiliac joint dysfunction patients. Methodology: For this study, a total of 30 individuals were recruited, however 2 persons were eliminated and randomly allocated into two groups. Self-mobilization followed by core stability exercises is the experimental group and conventional physical therapy is the control group. The Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences in Manshera's Physiotherapy Department served as the study's administrative hub. With regard to inclusion and exclusion criteria, participants were screened. 14 people were divided into each group using straightforward lottery randomization methods. For three days, each participant received 40 minutes of session. Exercises for core stability were given to the experimental group after self-mobilization. For three days, the control group got 40 minutes of traditional physical therapy every session. Self-mobilization followed by core stability exercises were given to the experimental group. For three days, the control group got 40 minutes of conventional physical therapy every session. Results: With scores of p-value of 0.001 for post Numeric pain rating scale NPRS, the results showed that self-mobilization followed by core stability exercises is a helpful strategy in lowering pain in individuals with chronic SIJD. But the Roland Morris Disability Index scale has not changed significantly.

Conclusion: In comparison to conventional physical treatment, self-mobilization followed by core stability exercises is more substantial and results in greater improvement in NPRS. Both therapies had the same results in RMQ.