Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Gynecology and Obstetrics

This study was conducted to determine the effect of mobilization with movement on sacroiliac dysfunction in women during pregnancy. Forty pregnant women were selected from El Shatbe University Hospital in Alexandria, Alexandria University, having sacroiliac joint dysfunction shared in this study. Their ages were ranged from 20-35 years old and their BMI didn`t exceed 40 kg/m². They were primigravida and multigravida and in the second trimester. They were divided into two equal groups: group A was treated by postural correction exercises, 30 minutes three times per week for two weeks, and group B was treated by postural correction exercises and mobilization with movement 10 repetitions each session three times per week for two weeks. Pain threshold was assessed using pressure algometer and pain related disability was assessed by modified oswestry disability questionnaire. Lumbosacral flexion range of motion (L5, S1) was assessed using universal inclinometer. Results showed that there was highly significant decrease in pain threshold in both groups (A and B) post treatment in pressure algometer and modified oswestry disability questionnaire. When compared both groups (A and B) post treatment together there was a significant difference between both groups (more decrease in group B

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