Muscle Energy Technique on Sacroiliac Dysfunction

Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Postpartum Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sacroiliac pain is a huge problem in women during pregnancy and postpartum period. Muscle energy technique has potential effect in decreasing the pain and disability

A sample of forty women diagnosed with postpartum sacroiliac dysfunction, their ages ranged from 20 to 40 years and their BMI was ranged from 25-30 kg / m2 participated in this study, they were selected and divided randomly into 2 equal groups (A&B). Group (A) (Control group): consisted of 20 patients, they received muscle energy technique for 12 sessions, 3 sessions / week. Group (B) (Study group): consisted of 20 patients, they received alternative heat and ice for another 20 minutes /session (10 minutes for each). All patients in both group were evaluated at the beginning of the study and after 12 sessions through measuring pain intensity using visual analog scale and disability using oswestry disability index (ODI)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Their ages ranged from 20 to 40 years .
• Their BMI was ranged from 25-30 kg / m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• hip fracture,
• SIJ infection.
• scoliosis