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In this episode of PTs Snacks podcast, we cover the often misunderstood sacroiliac (SI) joint, explaining its anatomy and function. Listeners will learn about the causes of SI joint pain and the risk factors associated with it. We also discuss methods for diagnosing SI joint pain and effective treatments.

00:00 Introduction to PTs Snacks Podcast
00:58 Overview of the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
01:28 Anatomy and Function of the SI Joint
02:59 Causes and Risk Factors of SI Joint Pain
04:13 Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis
06:48 Provocative Tests for SI Joint Pain
09:31 Imaging and Injections for Diagnosis
10:43 Treatment Options for SI Joint Pain
11:32 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Resources:

Nejati P, et al. Effectiveness of exercise therapy and manipulation on sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial. Pain Physician. 2019;22(1):53-61.

Trager R, et al. Efficacy of manual therapy for sacroiliac joint pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2024;67:102815.

Doğan N, et al. Effects of mobilization treatment on sacroiliac joint dysfunction syndrome. Pain Res Manag. 2021;2021:6613629.

Javadov A, et al. The efficiency of manual therapy and sacroiliac and lumbar exercises in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction syndrome. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021;67(2):129-36.

Cerasoli T, et al. Injective therapies for managing sacroiliac joint pain in spondyloarthropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025.

Gartenberg A, et al. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2021;14(6):414-21.

Liu Y, et al. Comparative efficacy of clinical interventions for sacroiliac joint pain: systematic review and network meta-analysis with preliminary design of treatment algorithm. Pain Physician

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