Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus PNF Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome
Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome
Riphah International University
40 participants
Jul 30, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
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Summary
A 12-month randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore, with 40 athletes (18-35 years) randomly allocated to IASTM (n=20) or PNF (n=20) groups. Interventions were administered 3 times/week for 4 weeks. Outcomes included Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), goniometric hip ROM, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
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Interventions
IASTM therapy will be provided to participants in whom a specialized instrument will be used to apply controlled pressure over the piriformis muscle as well as surrounding soft tissues.
PNF stretching (contract relax; hold relax) will be implemented to stretch participants' muscles as flexibly and with as much control as possible.
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NCT07090356