Effectiveness of Combined Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises in SIJ Dysfunction
Combined Effects of Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises on Pain, Disability and Fear-avoidance Beliefs in Patients With SIJ Dysfunction
Riphah International University
44 participants
Mar 26, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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 Criteria7
- 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
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Interventions
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)
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)
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NCT07484503