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

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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria:
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.