Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale
研究概览
简要总结
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).
详细描述
The objective of this study will be to compare the effectiveness of IASTM versus PNF stretching to manage Piriformis Syndrome in a 4 - week randomized controlled trial (RCT). Random allocation was done to the IASTM group or the PNF stretching group. Physiotherapy interventions to reduce pain, increase muscle flexibility and increase functional outcomes will be given to both groups.
Before the intervention, all participants will underween a comprehensive assessment, including:
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain intensity
- Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional disability
- Goniometric measurement for hip joint range of motion (ROM)
Group A: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Group
IASTM therapy was provided to participants in whom a specialized instrument was used to apply controlled pressure over the piriformis muscle as well as surrounding soft tissues. The procedure included:
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Assesor Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 35 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Professional Athletes aged 18 to 35 years.
- •Chronic pain in the buttock and hip area.
- •Inability to sit for a prolonged time.
- •Athletes having positive Faber test
- •Both male and female athletes
- •Practicing athletes who are in practice from last 2 years.
排除标准
- •Trauma history from last 6 months.
- •Other injuries excluding hip pain.
- •Systemic illness.
- •Pre-existing neurological conditions affecting the lower limbs
- •History of lower back surgery
研究组 & 干预措施
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
IASTM therapy will be provided to participants in whom a specialized instrument wwill be used to apply controlled pressure over the piriformis muscle as well as surrounding soft tissues.
干预措施: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (Other)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching
PNF stretching (contract relax; hold relax) was implemented to stretch participants' muscles as flexibly and with as much control as possible.
干预措施: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
时间窗: 6 weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Hip ROM
时间窗: 6 weeks
Goniometry
Oswestry Disability Index
时间窗: 6 weeks
Questionaire
次要结局
未报告次要终点