High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Sacroiliitis

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age: Adults aged 40-60 years old
• Diagnosis: Confirmed diagnosis of sacroiliitis by a specialist (e.g., rheumatologist,orthopedic surgeon, or radiologist) based on a combination of clinical findings,laboratory tests, and imaging studies
• Clinical findings: Presence of at least one or more of the following clinical signsand symptoms suggestive of sacroiliitis:

1. Low back pain, buttock pain, or hip pain, worsened by prolonged sitting,standing, or walking
2. Stiffness in the lower back, buttock, or hip region, particularly in the morningor following prolonged inactivity
3. Pain improvement with physical activity or exercise

• Duration of symptoms: Experiencing symptoms for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous surgery or invasive procedures targeting the sacroiliac joints
• Contraindications to physical interventions (e.g., spinal instability, fractures, orsevere neurological deficits)
• Presence of other spinal pathologies or systemic inflammatory conditions that couldconfound the assessment of sacroiliitis (e.g., lumbar disc herniation, ankylosingspondylitis, or rheumatoid arthritis)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women