Piriformis Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Physiotherapy, Piriformis Stretching, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Pain Management, FAIR Test, Range of Motion
Brief summary
This study compares the effects of piriformis stretching and neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve in individuals with piriformis syndrome, a condition that is frequently characterized by hip and buttock pain and discomfort brought on by the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve.
Detailed description
In a study involving 40 patients diagnosed with sciatica, researchers aimed to investigate whether neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve or stretching of the piriformis muscle was more effective in treating piriformis syndrome. The patients were divided into two groups, each containing 20 individuals. Group A underwent neural mobilization therapy, while Group B performed piriformis muscle stretches, with both groups receiving treatment three times a week for two weeks. Assessments, including Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, hip range of motion (ROM) in flexion, abduction, and external rotation, as well as the FAIR test, were conducted before and after the interventions.
Interventions
OTHERNeural Mobilization
A total of 20 patients were selected in Group A received neural mobilization of sciatic nerves treatment for 3 days a week for 2 weeks
OTHERStretching
A total of 20 patients were selected in Group B received stretching of piriformis muscle treatment for 3 days a week for 2 weeks
Sponsors
Bahria University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
In a study involving 40 patients diagnosed with sciatica, researchers aimed to investigate whether neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve or stretching of the piriformis muscle was more effective in treating piriformis syndrome. The patients were divided into two groups, each containing 20 individuals. Group A underwent neural mobilization therapy, while Group B performed piriformis muscle stretches, with both groups receiving treatment three times a week for two weeks. Assessments, including Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, hip range of motion (ROM) in flexion, abduction, and external rotation, as well as the FAIR test, were conducted before and after the interventions.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
22 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Positive lasegue sign * Positive piriformis sign * Tenderness at sciatic notch (over piriformis muscle).
Exclusion criteria
* • Prior surgery of lumbar spine (laminectomy) * Unrecognized pelvic fracture * Known case of renal stones * Disc herniation in lumbar spine * Myositis ossificans of piriformis muscle.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Reduction | 2 weeks | Two different interventions were applied in groups after which pain was recorded before and after through visual analogue scale. Highest score means high level of pain and lower score refers to low pain. Maximum score 9 was reported pre study and minmum score 2 was reported after study by both groups on average. |
| Increase Range of Motion | 2 weeks | Through neural mobilization and piriformis stretching renage of motion was assessed through inclino meter before and after study |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed