Effects of Muscle Energy Technique Combined With Mobilization in Patients With Sacral Torsion
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Conditions studied: Sacral Torsion
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07329426
- Run by
- Foundation University Islamabad
- People needed
- 46
- Starts
- 2025-01-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-01-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-09
Who can join
Age: 22 and older, up to 44. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age between 22- 44 years (18)
- Both males and females
- Clinically diagnosed sacral torsion. (Annexure E)
- Patients with pain intensity of at least 5 on NPRS
- Positive standing flexion test
- Positive seated flexion test
- Positive Gillet test
- Uneven anatomical landmarks (Sacral Sulcus, Inferior Lateral Angle, Lumbar Lordosis, Lumbar scoliosis, L5 position)
You may not qualify if…
- 1. Neurological deficits (hemiparesis, paralysis) 2. Pregnancy 3. Spinal surgery of any kind 4. Antero-Retro Spondylolisthesis diagnosed through radiological findings 5. Degenerative disc disease diagnosed through radiological findings 6. Spinal stenosis 7. Infection, tumors, osteoporosis, spinal fracture
Where it is running
- Foundation University Islamabad — Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)
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