Effects of Weighted and Elastic Resistance Training of Gluteus Maximus in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

"Subjects attended physical therapy two times per week for a total of 10 visits. In the first five sessions, subjects performed the following exercises to strengthen the gluteus maximus: bilateral bridge, unilateral bridge, and non-weight-bearing hip extension in prone with the knee flexed at 90 degrees. In the next five sessions, abduction and external rotation in a quadruped (fire hydrant exercise) and weight-bearing hip extension (known as deadlift exercise) are added. Each exercise was performed for 10 repetitions. Elastic resistance was Added to the fire hydrant, hip extension in prone and deadlift exercises to allow each subject to perform at a 10-repetition maximum. The resistance for each subject was adjusted weekly as needed. The exercise program was performed under direct supervision only during the physical therapy sessions."

Subjects attended p two times per week for a total of 10 visits. The participants performed PHEKF in 90° knee flexion with 30° hip abduction and 10° hip extension to increase the muscle activity of the gluteus maximus. In the prone position, the participant performed 10° hip extension until the posterior knee reached the horizontal bar. The participants maintained 90° knee flexion with 30° hip abduction and 10° hip extension in the prone position against the resistance. Sandbags (3 kg) will be used to provide resistance on the ankle through a rope and pulley. Each subject performed three sets with three repetitions of five seconds each. 1-minute break is allowed between each set.