COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF KINETIC CONTROL AND BALANCE CONTROL TRAINING ON PAIN, FUNCTION AND BALANCE AMONG BUS DRIVERS WITH SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Abstract

Background: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is a significant but often overlooked cause of low back pain, particularly among occupational groups subjected to prolonged sitting and mechanical stress, such as bus drivers. Aims: To compare the effects of Kinetic Control and Balance Control Training on Pain, Function and Balance among Bus Drivers with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. 

Methodology: Outcomes are evaluated over a 6-week period, focusing on pain levels and functional ability and balance by Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores. Data was analyzed using SPSS-27. The significance of this study lies in its potential to enhance current treatment protocols, contributing a more effective and intervention to lessen symptoms and improve the quality of life for that affliction from Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). The outcomes could inform clinical practices and lead to personalized rehabilitation approaches that incorporate comparative therapies, ultimately reducing the healthcare load associated with Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD).

Results: Participants in the kinetic control group reported significantly lower pain scores (2.46±0.97 vs. 3.85±0.90, p=0.001), higher balance scores (53.62±1.45 vs. 50.00±1.29, p<0.001), and lower disability scores (16.38±2.22 vs. 25.54±3.41, p<0.001) compared with the balance control training group. 

Conclusion: The results support the integration of kinetic control exercises into routine clinical rehabilitation programs and provide a foundation for future research investigating their long-term effectiveness and application in other populations with lumbopelvic disorders.