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Case Report

Volume 7, Issue 3

Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with a Diagnosis of SIJ Dysfunction Secondary to Double Scoliosis: A Case Report

Vijeta Parvatikar* and Melinda Agarwal

211 Banbury Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA

*Corresponding author: Vijeta Parvatikar, 211 Banbury Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA. E-mail: vijetabparvatikar@gmail.com

Received: March 19, 2025; Accepted: April 02, 2025; Published: April 15, 2025

Citation: Parvatikar V, Agarwal M. Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with a Diagnosis of SIJ Dysfunction Secondary to Double Scoliosis: A Case Report. Clin Image Case Rep J. 2025; 7(3): 554.

Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with a Diagnosis of SIJ Dysfunction Secondary to Double Scoliosis: A Case Report
Abstract

Introduction: In many cases, the combination diagnoses of scoliosis, lower back pain, sacroiliac dysfunction gets overlooked in physical therapy management. With available diagnostic tools to physical therapists, it has always been a challenge to diagnose and treat the condition appropriately and manage symptoms to improve quality of life.

Case Presentation and Treatment: A patient in her mid-20’s presented with mid and low back pain was managed conservatively utilizing specific mobilization/manipulation techniques, exercise regimen, home exercise program, orthotic modifications, and medications for a period of six months when patient was deemed non-surgical candidate.

Outcomes: Total of eighteen sessions of treatment was provided over the period of six months duration. The results of Numeric pain rating scale and Oswestry Disability questionnaire substantially decreased from 8/10 to 1/10 and 68% to 18% respectively.

Conclusion: Appropriate diagnosis and utilization of specific and combination of therapy to address specific dysfunction with home exercise program decreased pain and improved quality of life.

Keywords: Physical therapy; Sacroiliac dysfunction; Scoliosis; Lower back pain