Effectiveness of Post Facilitation Stretch Technique versus Myofascial Release in Piriformis Syndrome; A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Completed

• Conditions: Piriformis syndrome is one of the common causes of sciatic pain which negatively affects the activities of daily life of an individual and ultimately leads to poor quality of life. Stretching techniques have proven to produce optimal results in the management of piriformis syndrome; however, there is little evidence available on the type of the most effective stretching technique with respect to clinical outcome..

• Registration Number: IRCT20210222050451N1
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University, Islamabad

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2021-04-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Only male patients with piriformis muscle tightness
Patients with pain along the distribution of sciatic nerve
Aged between 20-60 years

Exclusion Criteria

Patients having spinal stenosis
Patients with lumbar muscle strain and facet arthrography
Acute traumatic cases
Disc herniation and back pain patients

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity, measured via Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). Timepoint: After 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale will be used to assess the Pain intensity level.;Lower Extremity Functional level. Timepoint: After 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Rotation at joint and range of motion. Timepoint: After 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Goniometer.