EFFECT OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE IN CHRONIC SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION

Document Type : Original research articles

Authors

1 Assistant lecturer of physical therapy in Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

2 Professor in Basic science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

3 Assistant professor in Basic science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

4 Lecturer in Basic science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

5 Lecturer of radio diagnosis, Faculty of medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

Abstract

Objective: The study was conducted for evaluating the effectiveness of muscle energy
technique in chronic SIJ dysfunction.
Methods: 30 patients with chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction from both genders.
Patients were divided into 2 groups 15 in each group . Group A: received muscle
energy technique using post isometric relaxation technique to erector spinae,
hamstrings, iliopsoas, and quadratus lumborum plus conventional treatment
program. Group B: control group received a conventional treatment program only
.Doppler imaging of vibration, palpation meter, and visual analog scale was
utilized for evaluating patients (pre and post-treatment).
Results: The study findings revealed a statistically significant decrease in anterior
pelvic tilting angle in group A (p < 0.001), also a significant decrease in pain in the
2 groups compared with pre-intervention values(p < 0.001) .
Conclusion: The muscle energy technique is an effective treatment for decreasing
anterior pelvic tilting angle and reducing pain in patients with chronic sacroiliac
joint dysfunction
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