Piriformis syndrome. Lesion of sciatic nerve, unspecified lower limb
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group A (Positional release technique)22 patients will receive TENS and hot pack for 15 minutes on gluteal region as conservative treatment in prone lying position before
Sponsors
Riphah International University, Faisalabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both male and female patients. Age group 25-40 years. A score of 8 or more than 8 out of 12 scoring system according to Clinical scoring system for the diagnosis of piriformis muscle syndrome
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mentally retarded Any pathology or recent injury near the hip, sacroiliac joint, or lumbar spine Limb length discrepancy Recent buttock trauma and bladder/bowel dysfunction Ischiogluteal/ischiofemoral bursitis or impingement Referred pain from gastrointestinal or pelvic sources ( in particular colon cancer, endometriosis and interstitial cystitis)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Functional mobility. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Time up and go test.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Sf-36. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactZainab Sheraz
Riphah International University, Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed