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Soft Tissue Techniques in Piriformis Syndrome

NCT04842656 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2021-09-20

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of active release technique and post isometric relaxation in patients with piriformis syndrome on pain, hip internal rotation range of motion and functional disability. A randomized clinical trial was conducted at Shifa Intl. Hospital, Islamabad. The sample size was 26 calculated through open-epi tool but were recruited 30. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 15 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was purposive sampling for recruitment and group randomization using sealed envelope method. Only 35 to 55 years participants with diagnosed piriformis syndrome were included in this study. Tools used in this study are Goniometer, Visual Analogue Scale and lower extremity functional scale. Data was collected at baseline, 3 weeks after sessions and after one month follow up. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 20.

Conditions

  • Piriformis Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Post isometric relaxation

Patients in group B will receive post isometric relaxation technique. Patient lying in supine position, with the treated leg is placed into flexion at the hip and knee, so that the foot rests on the table lateral to the contra lateral knee (the leg on the side to be treated is crossed over the other). Therapist places one hand on the contra lateral ASIS to prevent pelvic motion, while the other hand is placed against the lateral flexed knee as this is pushed into resisted abduction to contract piriformis (PIR MET). The starting position will be the 1st sign of resistance towards end range. Therapist Force will be same as patient's force. Initial effort is approximately 20% of patient's strength. Duration of contraction is 7-10 seconds with three repetitions

OTHER

Active release technique alongwith conventional treatment

Patients in Group A will receive active release technique.ART will be applied with patient in prone lying, knee flexed at 90. The therapist will place his elbow tip on taut band of piriformisand direct pressure isapplied, patient is then asked to do internal rotation of hip, in order to achieve lengthening of the muscle. This will be repeated 5-7 times.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Lal Gul Khan, MScPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-06-30
Primary Completion
2021-01-20
Completion
2021-02-26

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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