Effectiveness of two manual therapy technique in piriformis syndrome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Piriformis syndrome.; Lesion of sciatic nerve, unspecified lower limb; G57.00

• Registration Number: IRCT20230216057434N9
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University, Faisalabad

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 27 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Both male and female patients.
Age group 25-40 years.
A score of 8 or more than 8 out of 12 scoring system according to Clinical scoring system for the diagnosis of piriformis muscle syndrome

Exclusion Criteria

Mentally retarded
Any pathology or recent injury near the hip, sacroiliac joint, or lumbar spine
Limb length discrepancy
Recent buttock trauma and bladder/bowel dysfunction
Ischiogluteal/ischiofemoral bursitis or impingement
Referred pain from gastrointestinal or pelvic sources ( in particular colon cancer, endometriosis and interstitial cystitis)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of motion. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Functional mobility. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Time up and go test.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 4 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Sf-36.