A Study to Compare the effectiveness of MET and Joint Mobilization along with Conventional Physiotherapy in the Management of SI Joint Dysfunction in Young Adults Mathew Rachel, Physiotherapist, Srivastava Namrata, Assistant Proffesor, Joshi Sneha, Assistant Proffesor Career Institute of Medical Science,Department of Physiotherapy, Bhopal Online published on 19 June, 2015. Abstract Objective To compare the effectiveness of MET and Joint Mobilization over conventional physiotherapy, in the management of SI joint dysfunction in young adults. Study Design Experimental study design Subjects 30 patients between the age group of 18–30 years with SI joint dysfunction were selected as per the inclusion criteria. Procedure Using random sampling method the thirty subjects were divided into 2 equal groups with 15 patients each. Both the groups were given conventional physiotherapy which included Ultrasound and corrective exercises as a baseline treatment. Along with conventional physiotherapy the experimental group received MET and Joint Mobilization to correct the anterior innominate, whereas the control group received only the conventional physical therapy. The study duration was for 4 weeks. Evaluation was done before starting the treatment and then after 4 weeks. Outcome Measures Outcomes were evaluated using Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale. Result The data were analyzed using paired and independent ‘t'test at 5% level of significance. The group receiving MET and Joint Mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy (Group A) showed significant improvement t = -10.121454(MODI); t = 12.8557(VAS) when compared to conventional physiotherapy alone (Group B) t = -8.935035(MODI); t = 11.0000(VAS). p values between the groups for MODI scores were 0.9407 (Pre test) and 0.0488 (Post test) and for VAS were 0.8515(Pre test) and 0.0159 (Post test). Conclusion Even though there was significant reduction of pain and improvement in activities of daily living in both the groups the results supported the efficacy of MET and Joint Mobilization in the management of SI joint dysfunction more than conventional physiotherapy alone. Top Keywords Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, Muscle Energy technique, Joint Mobilization, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Stabilizing Exercises. Top |