The Effects of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction on Gait and Disability

The Effects of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction on Gait and Disability in Patients With Chronic

It has been reported that gait coordination changes in patients with chronic low back pain, walking slower, taking shorter steps and having asymmetrical stride lengths compared to their healthy peers. In addition to many factor cause gait dysfunction, sacroiliac joint dysfunction might be one of reason of these problems. A study examining the effects of sacroiliac joint dysfunction on gait and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain has not been found in the literature. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the gait parameters and disability of individuals with chronic low back pain and to reveal their relationship with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteered to participate in the study.
• Patients with 18-65 years
• Low back pain for at least 3 months,
• Reported pain severity of 2 or greater according to the numeric pain rating scale

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous spine or lower extremity surgery
• Pregnancy
• Severe hypermobility syndromes
• Severe osteoporosis
• Spondyloarthropathies
• Spondylolisthesis
• Systemic inflammatory diseases
• Any neurological disorder that affects balance and gait