Effectiveness of Combined Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises in SIJ Dysfunction
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises, Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Sacroiliac Dysfunction. Basic parameters: 20 years — 50 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
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Official title
Combined Effects of Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises on Pain, Disability and Fear-avoidance Beliefs in Patients With SIJ Dysfunction
Overview
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the combined effects of kinesiotaping and core stability exercises on pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Detailed description
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD) is a recognized cause of low back pain, contributing to approximately 15-30% of cases. It results from abnormal joint mechanics, instability, or restricted motion, and often presents with persistent pain radiating to the gluteal or thigh region. Women are more predisposed due to increased joint mobility, hormonal changes, and biomechanical stress during pregnancy.
Interventions
- Other Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises
Kinesiotaping Protocol: I-bands applied over bilateral SIJ (50% tension), diagonal I-bands across SIJ (75% tension). Applied weekly for 6 weeks. Core Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps) - Other Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only
Core Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps)
Primary outcome measures
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) [Time frame: 6th week.]
- Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Bilateral SIJ pain for >3 months
- Pain intensity ≥4 on NPRS
- ≥3 positive SIJ provocation tests (Laslett Cluster)
- Willing to participate in 6-week intervention program
Exclusion criteria
- Low back pain of other origin
- Pregnancy
- Recent spinal surgery
- Inflammatory joint diseases (AS, RA)
- Previous physiotherapy or kinesiotaping for SIJD in past 3 months
- Known allergies to kinesiotape or skin conditions
- History of fractures or trauma
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- DHQ, Attock — Attock City
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07484503 · Rimsha Nadeem REC/02273