Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition Versus Post Facilitation Muscle Energy Technique Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Foundation University Islamabad
Conditions:
Piriformis Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of reciprocal inhibition versus post facilitation muscle energy technique along with conventional ph...
Detailed Description
This study aims to compare the effects of reciprocal inhibition with post facilitation muscle energy technique along with conventional physical therapy in terms of pain, functional disability and rang...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age: 20-50 years
- Both Genders
- Chronic pain in buttock and hip area (≥ 3 on NPRS) lasting more than 3 months.
- Shortened piriformis muscle (Internal rotation less than 30°) on muscle length assessment.
- A score of ≥ 8 on a 12-point clinical scoring system.
- At least two positive screening tests.
Exclusion
- Active infection
- Lower lumbar radiculopathy
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Malignancies
- History of trauma
- Hip Arthroplasty
- Rheumatoid/ Osteoarthritis
- Any neurological dysfunction
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 31 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06534788
Start Date
May 31 2024
End Date
January 30 2025
Last Update
August 2 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000