Effects of Muscle Energy Techniques Versus Core Stability Exercises in Pelvic Girdle Pain

Effects of Muscle Energy Techniques Versus Core Stability Exercises in Pelvic Girdle Pain

PGP is referred to as a specific form of LBP which occurs isolatedly as well as in combination with lumbar back pain. PGP localized to the anterior or posterior pelvis, most commonly located between the posterior iliac crest and gluteal folds especially around the SI joint. Pelvic girdle pain radiated to the posterior thigh

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is known to be a musculoskeletal disorders which affects the pelvic bone. PGP is referred to as a specific form of LBP which occurs isolatedly as well as in combination with lumbar back pain. PGP localized to the anterior or posterior pelvis, most commonly located between the posterior iliac crest and gluteal folds especially around the SI joint. Pelvic girdle pain radiated to the posterior thigh. Moreover, it can also cause pain in the symphysis (1). Compared to lower back pain, PGP is substantially more painful and linked with functional limitations as standing, walking, sitting and changing positions are less tolerable in such patients (2). PGP is musculoskeletal in nature and is not caused by gynecological or urological conditions (3). Despite the fact that the cause of PGP is unknown, it is considered that it occurs due to many reasons such as trauma, arthritis, anatomical fault or it can be associated with pregnancy (4

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females of 25 to 40 years were included in this study.(20)
• Female patients who gave birth at least 6 months before.(20)
• Females who gave birth through vaginal delivery.(20)
• Females with at least three positive pain provocative tests such as posterior pelvic pain provocation test (P4), active straight leg raise test (ASLR), thigh thrust, Patrick's Faber test, Gaenslen's test and distraction test.(20)
• History of pain around the pelvic girdle, lower back or between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, difficulty in walking and/or pain when putting weight on one leg

Exclusion Criteria:

• Females who suffered from grade 3 or 4 vaginal tears during their pregnancy (20)
• Females who underwent episiotomy during delivery (20)
• Females who delivered through caesarean section (20)
• Postpartum females with a history of trauma to the pelvic region (20)
• Postpartum females with a history of pelvic surgery
• Postpartum females with a history of other orthopedic disorders