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Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Previously various studies have been conducted on assessing the effectiveness of core stabilization exercise &gluteus maximus strengthening on sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). But no significant study, has been done comparing the effect of core stabilization exercise & gluteus maximus strengthening on sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). So, purpose of this study is to assess and compare the effect of core stabilization exercise and gluteus maximus strengthening on sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). METHOD: A total of 60 patients having sacroiliac joint dysfunction, confirmed through physical examination tests for SIJD, Patients were randomly assigned in two groups through lottery method. Patients were given core stabilization exercise in group A and gluteus maximus strengthening exercise in group B for 4 weeks. Pre intervention and post intervention assessment was carried out using VAS (visual analogue scale) and ODI (oswestry disability index) scale. The data was collected and analyzed with MedCalc. RESULTS: Results indicate that both groups improved in all measures of physical functional disability and pain. However, upon intergroup analysis the mean changes in the scores of VAS & ODI was highly significant ( p value <0.0001, significant at 95%confidence level), at 4 weeks for gluteus maximus strengthening exercises. CONCLUSION: Gluteus maximus strengthening exercise is more effective in improving pain and functional disability. And this can be effectively used for patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction in physiotherapy setups and community based rehabilitation.