The Immediate Effect of Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation in Standing Workers

The Immediate Effect of Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation on Postural Balance, Range of Motion and Muscle Strength in Standing Workers

The aim of this study was to determine whether sacroiliac joint manipulation has a positive effect on muscle strength, balance and range of motion in standing workers.

The study included 40 participants who were previously informed about the study, met the inclusion criteria and signed the consent form. Participants were randomly divided into two groups as sacroiliac joint manipulation group (n=20) and control group (n=20). Hip and lumbar range of motion was assessed with a goniometer, postural control and balance with Biodex, and quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscle strength with MicroFet®2. The sacroiliac joint manipulation group underwent sacroiliac joint manipulation and the control group did not undergo any procedure. The effect of the manipulation was measured immediately after the manipulation and the significance level was accepted as p<0,05.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having signed the voluntary consent form
• Being between the ages of 18-50
• Working standing for at least 3 hours a day
• Working standing for at least 6 months
• Suffering from low back pain in the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having diseases that may cause balance problems
• Having a history of trauma in the last 6 months
• Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy
• Contraindications to chiropractic treatment (such as tumor, rheumatological condition, fracture, dislocation, metastasis and aneurysm)
• Feeling pain in the pelvis and sacroiliac joint,