RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06437327

Comparison of Effectiveness Between Active Release Technique and Hold Relax Technique in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome

Sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Piriformis Syndrome

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Gender: Both male and female
Individuals aged 25-55 years
Tenderness to palpation over sciatic foramen
Positive FAIR Test.

Exclusion Criteria4

History of hip, pelvic, or Femoral fractures.
Malignancies.
Avascular necrosis of Femoral head.
Inflammatory conditions (e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis)

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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