153. SI Joint Pain Part 2: Manual Therapy, Exercise, and What the Research Says

Send us Fan MailNeed CEUs?Get unlimited CEUs with MedBridge and save over $100 using code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout.Students: Use PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.In this episode of PT Snacks podcast, we continue our discussion on the sacroiliac (SI) joint, discussing optimal manual techniques and exercises to help patients experiencing SI joint pain. We'll break down the function of the SI joint, explore the latest research on manual therapy, and explain why a combination of manual therapy and exercise is most effective. Join us as we cover high-level reviews and specific techniques to help your patients move better and feel better. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button, leave a review, and check out the special MedBridge discount in the show notes!00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:26 Listener Feedback and Today's Topic Introduction01:29 Understanding the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint02:03 Manual Therapy Techniques for SI Joint05:52 Mechanisms and Theories Behind Manual Therapy13:46 Exercises for SI Joint Stabilization15:44 Combining Manual Therapy and Exercise16:57 Conclusion and Additional ResourcesTrager RJ, Baumann A, Rogers H, et al. Efficacy of manual therapy for sacroiliac joint pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Man Manip Ther. 2024;32(2):71-85.Nejati P, Safarcherati A, Karimi F. Effectiveness of exercise therapy and manipulation on sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial. Pain Physician. 2019;22(1):53-61.Kamali F, Zamanlou M, Ghanbari A, Alipour A, Bervis S. Comparison of manipulation and stabilization exercises in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019;23(1):177-182.Bialosky JE, Bishop MD, Price DD, Robinson ME, George SZ. The mechanisms of manual therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain: a comprehensive model. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39(3):123-130.Testa M, Rossettini G. Enhance placebo, avoid nocebo: how contextual factors affect physiotherapy outcomes. Phys Ther. 2016;96(11):1541-1549.Shahali S, Ebrahimian MR, Hosseinifar M, et al. Effects of motor control exercise on pain and disability in patients with sacroiliac joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2021;56:102419.Visser LH, Woudenberg NP, de Bont J, et al. Treatment of the sacroiliac joint in patients with leg pain: a randomized controlled trial. Eur Spine J. 2013;22(10):2310-2317.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showStudying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to [email protected] the email list HERESupport the Show:Share the episode with someone who'd benefit.Contributing directly to the "support" link.Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!