RecruitingACTRN12613000098730

Comparison of two different physical therapy treatments for low back pain from the sacroiliac joints

In individuals with chronic sacroiliac joint pain, what is the effect of thoraco-lumbopelvic-femoral exercises on function and pain compared with transverse abdominus exercises, a sacroiliac joint belt, heat, massage and electrical stimulation?


Sponsor

Appalachian State University

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Jan 28, 2013

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of two different interventions for low back pain (specifically sacroiliac joint pain) and to compare the effects between intervention groups. The hypothesis is that both groups will result in improvement in pain and function and that the experimental group (unique exercises only) will result in greater improvement than the comparison group (traditional exercises, belt, heat, massage and electrical stimulation).


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 75 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two physiotherapy treatment approaches for low back pain coming from the sacroiliac joints (the joints where the spine meets the pelvis). One approach uses a unique set of specific exercises, and the other uses a traditional combination of exercises, a supportive belt, heat, massage, and electrical stimulation. Researchers want to see which approach reduces pain and improves function more effectively. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 75 years old (male or female) - You have had sacroiliac joint pain for 3 months or more - You have pain over one or both sacroiliac joints or in the buttock area - At least 3 specific physical tests for sacroiliac joint pain are positive You may NOT be eligible if: - Your pain extends above the L5 vertebra (higher up the back) - You are pregnant - Your pain has lasted less than 3 months - You have received treatment for sacroiliac joint pain within the past 2 weeks - You have a permanent condition such as scoliosis or ankylosing spondylitis - You have had a motor vehicle accident during the study period Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Both groups will receive seven sessions of care, once a week for six weeks administered one-on-one with a physical therapist. The first session is one hour in length and the 2-7th sessions are 45 min

Both groups will receive seven sessions of care, once a week for six weeks administered one-on-one with a physical therapist. The first session is one hour in length and the 2-7th sessions are 45 mins in length. The experimental group (a) is prescribed 6-8 lumbopelvic-femoral exercises only that they do 5 reps held for 4 breaths each and done 2-3 times/day. These are prescribed in a particular order based on whether they have pain on the left side, right side, or bilateral.


Locations(1)

North Carolina, United States of America

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