None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Static stretching
: Ask the patient to lie supine with his legs straight.
Instruct the patient to elevate the affected leg and flex the knee. Gently draw your knee toward your opposite
Sponsors
Amar Jyoti institute of physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Grade -II tenderness on piriformis trigger point. 2.Positive Active piriformis test and Seated piriformis stretch test 3.Decreased medial/internal and external rotation of hip.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Back and lower limb surgery 2. Spinal deformity 3. History of PIVD less than 6 months 4. Cross SLR positive 5. Slump positive 6. Spinal fracture 7. Spondylolisthesis 8. Arthritis 9. Amputation 10. Any pathology and injury around hip, knee 11. Ankylosing spondylitis 12. Pregnancy/post 1 year pregnancy 13. Lumbar stenosis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Grade of tenderness of piriformis trigger points. 2. Hip internal and external range of motionTimepoint: Three time assessment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Active piriformis test 2.Seated piriformis stretch testTimepoint: Three time points | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDeepika
Amar Jyoti institute of physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed