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

Foundation University Islamabad40 enrolled

Overview

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.

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and hold relax technique in patients with piriformis syndrome pain, range of motion, and functional disability, in adults (age: 25-55 years) 1. Numeric pain rating scale 2. Goniometer 3. Oswestry Disability Questionairre Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post-intervention scores will be recorded.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Piriformis Syndrome

Interventions

ElectrotherapyPROCEDURE

Hot pack for 10 minutes Interferential Current (IFC) for 10 minutes

Active release techniquePROCEDURE

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

Hold relax techniquePROCEDURE

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

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 55 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion criteria: * Gender: Both male and female * Individuals aged 25-55 years * Tenderness to palpation over sciatic foramen * Positive FAIR Test. Exclusion criteria : * History of hip, pelvic, or Femoral fractures. * Malignancies. * Avascular necrosis of Femoral head. * Inflammatory conditions (e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain intensity

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): ICC (0.93-0.96).It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Physical Function using Oswestry disability Questionnaire

Physical Function will be measured using Oswestry disability Questionnaire

Time frame: 2 weeks

Hip internal rotation range of motion

Hip internal rotation using Goniometer

Time frame: 2 weeks

Central Contacts

Mohammad Ali, MS-MSKPT*

CONTACT

03415161695 qasim111298@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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