Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition Versus Post Facilitation Muscle Energy Technique Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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 physical therapy in patients with piriformis syndrome in terms of pain, range of motion at hip joint and functional disability.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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.
Locations
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Pakistan
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
RECRUITING
Rawalpindi
Contact Information
Primary
Nimrah Haq, MS-MSKPT*
nimrahhaq254@gmail.com
0311-5445539
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-31
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 44
Treatments
Experimental: RI-MET group
RI-MET group A will receive 3-5 repetitions of reciprocal inhibition to the shortened piriformis muscle in supine and prone positions i.e. 30-50% isometric contraction of the muscle opposite to the muscle to be stretched for 7-10 seconds, followed by inhalation, exhalation and rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch (through the new barrier with patients' assistance) of 10-60 seconds hold.both groups will receive conventional physical therapy which they will be taught as a home plan. Following exercises are guided to the patient as home plan.~* Resisted abduction with Thera/resistance band~* Resisted bridging with Thera/resistance band~* Resisted clam exercise with Thera/resistance band
Experimental: PFS-MET group
PFS-MET group will receive 3-5 repetitions of post-facilitation stretch to the shortened piriformis muscle in supine and prone positions i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 6-10 seconds, followed by a rapid stretch (through the new barrier) of 15 seconds hold.~After stretch, the muscle is allowed to relax in the midrange for up to 30 seconds.Both groups will receive conventional physical therapy which they will be taught as a home plan. Following exercises are guided to the patient as home plan.~* Resisted abduction with Thera/resistance band~* Resisted bridging with Thera/resistance band~* Resisted clam exercise with Thera/resistance band
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Sponsors
Leads: Foundation University Islamabad