Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dynamic cupping: Select an appropriate cup size based on the treatment area (medium to large for the glutes and lower back). Place the cup over the targeted region, such as the gluteal
this is expected but should not cause discomfort.
Control Intervention1: IASTM: Perform light, sweeping strokes across the gluteal region with the tool to locate tissue irregularities, tightness, or
Sponsors
Datta Meghe Institude of Higher Education and Research Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Tenderness in PS muscle 2. positive FAIR test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any history of trauma and injury 2. History of surgery. 3. Individual having tenderness not because of piriformis syndrome. 4. Pain in buttock not because of piriformis syndrome. 5. Diagnosed cases of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis of the spine or hips. 6. Iliotibial band tightness. 7. Capsulitis. 8. Those undertaking an active exercise programmed for back, buttock, or hip pain at present
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Modified FAIR test and Piriformis muscle tightness measurement. 2. Visual Analogue Score 3. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)Timepoint: Modified FAIR test and Piriformis muscle tightness measurement before the intervention and after the three week 2. Visual Analogue Score 3. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| GoniometerTimepoint: The outcome assessed pre intervention i.e. on 1st day and post intervention i.e. on 3rd week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRaghuveer Raghumahanti
Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institude of Higher education and Research.
Outcome results
None listed