Effects of Innominate Rotation Correction Compared With Sacral Torsion Correction in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of Innominate Rotation Correction and Sacral Torsion Correction using Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) in patients with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD). A total of 50 participants will be recruited, aged 18-50 yrs, with confirmed SIJD based on atleast 3 positive provocation tests. Participants will be randomized into two equal groups. Group A (Innominate Rotation Correction) and Group B (Sacral Torsion Correction). Both groups will receive Conventional Therapy (Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy and Core stabilization exercises). Study variables include: * Independent Variable: Type of MET applied (Innominate vs Sacral Torsion) * Dependent Variables: Pain (measured by Visual Analog Scale), Functional Disability (assessed via Denver SIJ Disability Questionnaire) * Control Variables: Age, Gender, BMI, Baseline Pain/ Disability Scores The intervention will last 4 weeks with 8 sessions (2 sessions per week). Assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 1, Pre-treatment) and Post every second session. Data will be analyzed to compare immediate and short-term effects of the two interventions. This study aims to provide evidence for targeted manual therapy approaches in SIJD, potentially guiding clinicians toward the most effective technique for pain reduction and functional improvement.

NCT Number	NCT07176169
Lead Sponsor	Foundation University Islamabad
Conditions	Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-12-30
Primary Completion	2026-06-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-02