Piriformis Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and hold relax technique in patients with Piriformis syndrome.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and hold relax technique in patients with piriformis syndrome pain, range of motion, and functional disability, in adults (age: 25-55 years) 1. Numeric pain rating scale 2. Goniometer 3. Oswestry Disability Questionairre Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post-intervention scores will be recorded.
Interventions
PROCEDUREElectrotherapy
Hot pack for 10 minutes Interferential Current (IFC) for 10 minutes
PROCEDUREActive release technique
Active release technique is applied (patient is prone lying with knee flexed, Pressure is applied on taut band and patient is asked to move the leg in internal rotation to achieve maximal lengthening) Repetitions 5 to 7 times hold for 5 to 20 seconds
PROCEDUREHold relax technique
This technique is applied while the patient is in supine lying with one leg crossed over the other Patient is instructed to contract the piriformis against the manual resistance for 5 to 10 secs Then 15 secs of passive stretch is given repetitions x 5 times
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Randomized Controlled Trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Gender: Both male and female * Individuals aged 25-55 years * Tenderness to palpation over sciatic foramen * Positive FAIR Test.
Exclusion criteria
: * History of hip, pelvic, or Femoral fractures. * Malignancies. * Avascular necrosis of Femoral head. * Inflammatory conditions (e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain intensity | 2 weeks | Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): ICC (0.93-0.96).It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing. |
| Physical Function using Oswestry disability Questionnaire | 2 weeks | Physical Function will be measured using Oswestry disability Questionnaire |
| Hip internal rotation range of motion | 2 weeks | Hip internal rotation using Goniometer |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactMohammad Ali, MS-MSKPT*
Outcome results
None listed