Effects of KinesioTaping Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Among Females.

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

88 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-10

Study Completion Date

2025-03-24

Brief Summary

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The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain due to piriformis muscle tightness among females aged 20 to 50 years.

The main research questions it aimed to answer were:

Null Hypothesis (H₀):

There was no significant difference in the effectiveness of kinesio taping and dry needling on SIJ pain caused by piriformis muscle tightness.

Alternate Hypothesis (H₁):

There was a significant difference in the effectiveness of kinesio taping and dry needling on SIJ pain caused by piriformis muscle tightness.

All study participants provided both written and verbal consent. The research was prospective and randomized. The investigation was conducted on individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 during follow-up visits. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 45 participants were selected. Subjects who agreed to participate were randomly assigned to two groups.

Group A received a hot pack, TENS, piriformis simple stretching and isometric exercises, along with kinesio taping.

Group B received a hot pack, TENS, simple stretching and isometric exercises, along with dry needling.

Piriformis tightness was diagnosed using the Piriformis test, and by assessing hip internal rotation and adduction. Sacroiliac joint pain was detected using the Posterior Pain Provocation Test, Gaenslen's Test, and Patrick's Test. At the beginning of the treatment, all participants underwent pretest measurements using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Functional Gait Assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index.

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Detailed Description

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All research participants were fully informed about the goals, duration, treatment protocols used within the boundaries of the study, any potential side effects, and concerns that could arise. All study participants provided both written and verbal consent. The research was prospective and randomized. The investigation was conducted on individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 during follow-up visits. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 45 participants were selected. Subjects who intended to participate were randomly assigned to two groups.

Group A received hot packs, TENS, piriformis simple stretching and isometrics, along with the use of kinesio taping.

Group B received hot packs, TENS, simple stretching and isometrics, along with the use of dry needling.

Piriformis tightness was diagnosed using the Piriformis test, and by assessing hip internal rotation and adduction, whereas sacroiliac joint pain was detected using the Posterior Pain Provocation Test, Gaenslen's Test, and Patrick's Test. At the beginning of the treatment, all participants underwent pretest measurements using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Functional Gait Assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index.

Conditions

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Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Kinesio taping treatment group

Patients in Group A were treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretching, and isometric exercises, along with kinesio taping. Kinesio tape was applied directly to the muscle with 50% stretch. During the treatment, kinesio tape was applied to the patients twice a week, for a total of eight applications.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesio Taping

Intervention Type OTHER

Patients in Group A was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with kinesio taping. Kinesio tape was applied directly to the muscle with 50% stretching.During the treatment, kinesio tape will be applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total.

Dry Needling treatment group

Patients in Group B was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with Dry Needling of piriformis muscle. During the treatment, Dry Needling was applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dry Needling

Intervention Type OTHER

Patients in Group B was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with dry needling.During the treatment, dry needling was applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total.

Interventions

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Kinesio Taping

Patients in Group A was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with kinesio taping. Kinesio tape was applied directly to the muscle with 50% stretching.During the treatment, kinesio tape will be applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total.

Intervention Type OTHER

Dry Needling

Patients in Group B was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with dry needling.During the treatment, dry needling was applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Only females were selected for the study.
* NPRS Score was between 5 to 10.
* Patients who were not have undergone surgery for SIJD.
* Patients with pain in the lower back, gluteal and groin area, and lower extremity lasting for more than 4 weeks but less than 1 year were selected.
* Patients with pain in the lower back, gluteal and groin areas, and lower extremities lasting for more than 4 weeks but less than 1 year were selected.

Exclusion Criteria

* Musculoskeletal and neurological conditions; lumbar canal stenosis,lumbar spine surgery,vertebral fracture,neurological conditions.
* Inflammatory, autoimmune, and gynecological conditions, Active pelvic inflammatory disease,rheumatological diseases,endometriosis.
* Systemic conditions; Cancer,diabetes mellitus,intermittent vascular claudication,skin allergies.
* Phobia of needles.

Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No