Effectiveness of Post Facilitation Stretch Technique versus Myofascial Release in Piriformis Syndrome; A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210222050451N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-03-03

Start date

2016-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-04-26

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Conditions

Piriformis syndrome is one of the common causes of sciatic pain which negatively affects the activities of daily life of an individual and ultimately leads to poor quality of life. Stretching techniques have proven to produce optimal results in the management of piriformis syndrome

Interventions

Intervention group:.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Only male patients with piriformis muscle tightness Patients with pain along the distribution of sciatic nerve Aged between 20-60 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients having spinal stenosis Patients with lumbar muscle strain and facet arthrography Acute traumatic cases Disc herniation and back pain patients

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity, measured via Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). Timepoint: After 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale will be used to assess the Pain intensity level.;Lower Extremity Functional level. Timepoint: After 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Rotation at joint and range of motion. Timepoint: After 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Goniometer.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Muhammad Junaid Akram

Shifa Tameer e Millat University

drjunaidmalik2@gmail.com+92 51 8438060

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026