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Comparative Effects of METs and Core Strengthening on Anterior Sacral Torsion Dysfunction
Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Lahore
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and core strengthening exercises in patients with anterior sacral torsion dysfunction. It will evaluate changes in pain intensity, sacral tilt, and functional disability following the interventions. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: Group A will receive MET targeting specific muscles, while Group B will perform core strengthening exercises to improve trunk stability and muscular control. The outcomes will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, smartphone inclinometer for sacral tilt, and Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) for disability. The findings may help determine which intervention is more effective in improving these outcomes in patients with anterior sacral torsion dysfunction.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Core Strengthening on Pain, Sacral Tilt and Disability in Patients With Anterior Sacral Torsion Dysfunction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2026-10-22
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-10-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
METs
Participants will receive MET targeting the piriformis, iliopsoas, and quadratus lumborum muscles.The technique involves positioning the targeted muscle at its restrictive barrier, followed by a gentle isometric contraction against the therapist's resistance for approximately 10 seconds at 20% of maximal voluntary contraction. The muscle is then relaxed, and the therapist gently moves it further into the new range.
Core strengthening
Participants will perform core strengthening exercises, including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, Bridging, Pelvic Tilts alongside the common treatment protocol.
Locations (1)
University of Management & Technology
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan