Despite the high popularity and novelty of shock wave therapy (SWT), it is surprising that just one study has examined the effect of SWT on patients with SIJD and their functional ability following treatment by using subjective assessment tools like numeric rating scale (NRS) and limited by its small sample size and lack of long-term follow-up. Therefore, the present study is expected to contribute to the body of knowledge by exploring the effect of adding SWT to core stability exercises in the management of postpartum sacroiliac joint pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
20 post-partum women with SIJP will be treated by ESWT once weekly combined with core stability exercises 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
20 post-partum women with SIJP will be treated by core stability exercises 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
Sacroiliac joint pain intensity
Sacroiliac joint pain intensity will be measured by visual analogue scale
Time frame: change from base line at 6 weeks.
pain pressure threshold
pain pressure threshold will be measured by pressure algometer
Time frame: change from base line at 6 weeks.
functional disability
functional disability will be measured by Oswestry disability index
Time frame: change from base line at 6 weeks
quality of life
quality of life will be measured by the standard quality of life assessment tool which is known as the short-form SF 36 tool
Time frame: change from base line at 6 weeks.
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