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Effectiveness of Combined Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises in SIJ Dysfunction

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the combined effects of kinesiotaping and core stability exercises on pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

COMBINATION OF LATISSIMUS DORSI AND GLUTEAL STRENGTHENING IN SACROILIAC DYSFUNCTION

The current study will try to answer the following research question: In adults with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, what is the effect of combination LD strengthening exercises with gluteal strengthening exercises compared with gluteal strengthening exercises alone on the primary outcomes of this study (pain intensity during pressure on posterior superior iliac spine \[PSIS\] and neuropathic pain severity) and the secondary outcomes (disability, pelvic inclination, pelvic torsion, sacral inclination, GMax and LD strength)? Participants will be devided equally into two groups: 1. Group A (Control group): will receive a gluteal strengthening exercise program. 2. Group B (Intervention group): will receive the same gluteal strengthening exercise program as group A, in addition to the LD strengthening exercise program.

Global Changes Associated With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

* Summary Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (ASI) is an alteration in the normal biomechanics of the joint, which leads to hypomobility or hypermobility of that joint. It is one of the most common causes of misdiagnosis in low back pain and when not treated correctly, it often evolves into chronic pain (30% to 42%) and disability. Manipulating the dysfunctional ASI appears to result in benefits and significantly positive changes at various levels, in all segments of the human body. With this investigation, we intend to clarify and deepen the possible correlation between the changes that normally accompany this dysfunction, as well as its possible reversibility with its normalization. * Objectives The investigators will essentially have two main objectives: 1. Mapping of the most evident symptomatic changes, when sacroiliac joint dysfunction is present, in terms of pain and muscle tone; 2. To try to understand the immediate, global and immediate effect of ASI manipulation. * Study design Quantitative, with experimental study design, with the sample comprising individuals with SIJ dysfunction, where all participants will be randomly allocated to the experimental, control and sham groups. It will be carried out at the University of Aveiro facilities. Initially, we will assess the participants with sacroiliac dysfunction. The experimental will be manipulated, the control group will do nothing, and the sham group will be submitted to a hypothetical manipulation (sham manipulation). Consequently, the patients will be assessed again, measuring the subjective and objective degree of pain and muscle tone. \- Material and methods We will make use of: * Standing flexion test; * Sitting Flexion Test; * Faber Test; * EVA , to subjectively assess pain; * Pressure algometer, to objectively assess pain ; * MyotonPro, to assess muscle tone;