Ahmed A. Abd El Rahim

Merit University, Sohag, Egypt. Lecturer of Physical Therapy, Department

Abstract Title:

Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique in Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Hypo-mobility in Postnatal Women

Research Interests:

Background: Back pain associated with pregnancy is thought to be mostly caused by dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ), which may last after delivery. The myofascial release method (MFR) is the application of low intensity, prolonged stretch to myofascial structures to improve function by enhancing the sliding characteristics of constrained myofascial tissues. Purpose: The goal of this study was to determine how MFR affected postnatal SIJ hypomobility . Materials and Methods: In this study, 50 postpartum mothers complained of SIJ hypo mobility. Their body mass index (BMI) was less than 30 kg/m2, and their ages ranged from 26 to 35. They were divided into two equal groups at random, group A (Gr. A) and group B. (Gr. B). For eight consecutive weeks, both groups received three sessions per week. Gr. A would undergo a conventional physical therapy program, while Gr.B would undergo a conventional physical therapy program plus MFR. Pre- and post-intervention SIJ mobility was assessed using Doppler imaging of vibration, and back flexion and extension range of motion was assessed using an electronic digital goniometer. Results: The results showed that in Grade B compared to Grade A, there was a statistically significant improvement in post-intervention values of SIJ mobility and trunk flexion, and extension ROM (P<0.001). Conclusion: It is strongly recommended that MFR plus conventional physical therapy for the treatment of SIJ hypomobility in postpartum women. Keywords: sacroiliac hypo-mobility, sacroiliac dysfunction, myofascial release technique - traditional physical therapy-postnatal.