McKenzie and William Exercises in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Comparative Effects of Mckenzie and William Exercises on Pain, Disability and Quality of Life in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

The study was conducted to compare the effects of McKenzie Exercises with William exercises for pain, disability and quality of life in patients with sacroiliac joint pain

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female age between 20 and 50 years
• Patients with sacroiliac joint pain(PSIS) typically present to the buttocks
• Pain on numeric pain rating scale ranges between 4-8
• Three out of five tests are positive according to Leslett's criteria from following tests; "distraction test", "FABER Test", Compression Test, "Thigh Thrust test","Gaenslen's test"

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with lumber stenosis and radiculopathy was excluded.
• Patient diagnosed of spondylolisthesis and ankylosing spondylitis was not included in the study.
• Pregnant and lactating females was excluded
• Rheumatoid arthritis, hip fractures.
• History of any prior orthopedic surgery.