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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Synergistic Benefits of Motor Control Exercises and Balance Training in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Raee Saeed Alqhtani, Hashim Ahmed, Adel Alshahrani, Abdullah Mohammed Alyami, Abdur Raheem Khan, Ashfaque Khan

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Article in Life (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Management of sacroiliac joint pain: current concepts.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Raee Saeed AlqhtaniPhysiotherapy Program, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia.
Hashim AhmedPhysiotherapy Program, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-1611-4745
Adel AlshahraniPhysiotherapy Program, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5939-5340
Abdullah Mohammed AlyamiPhysiotherapy Program, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia.
Abdur Raheem KhanDepartment of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India.
Ashfaque KhanDepartment of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India.
Integral University · INNajran University · SA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesChronic low back pain, frequently attributed to Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD), remains a prevalent concern in orthopedic and physiotherapy arenas. Despite the recognition of motor control exercises (MCEs) and balance training (BT) as potential rehabilitative measures, studies elucidating their combined efficiency for SIJD are scarce. This research study aimed to ascertain the combined and individual efficacies of MCE and BT in alleviating SIJD symptoms.

methodsA double-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted, enrolling 120 SIJD-diagnosed patients aged 30-60 years. Participants were randomly allocated into four groups: MCEs alone, BT alone, combined MCEs and BT, and a control group receiving usual care. Interventions spanned 12 weeks, with evaluations at the start and end and a 24-week follow-up. Primary outcomes encompass pain intensity (assessed via Visual Analog Scale), functional disability (utilizing the Oswestry Disability Index), and life quality (using the Short Form-36).

resultsPost a 12-week intervention, participants receiving combined MCE and BT demonstrated substantial improvements in VAS (Median: 3.5, IQR: 2-5;

conclusionsOur findings underscore the superior efficacy of integrating motor control exercises (MCEs) and balance training (BT) for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD)-related chronic low back pain. This combined approach promises enhanced patient outcomes, highlighting its potential as a primary strategy in SIJD management. Future studies should further explore its long-term benefits and integration with other therapeutic modalities.

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balance trainingchronic low back painmotor control exercisessacroiliac joint dysfunction

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PMID38137859
PMCPMC10745022
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