Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition Versus Post Facilitation Muscle Energy Technique Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Piriformis Syndrome
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 50
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 44 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad · Other
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About This Trial
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of reciprocal inhibition versus post facilitation muscle energy technique along with conventional physical therapy in patients with piriformis syndrome in terms of pain, range of motion at hip joint and functional disability.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: 20-50 years
* Both Genders
* Chronic pain in buttock and hip area (≥ 3 on NPRS) lasting more than 3 months.
* Shortened piriformis muscle (Internal rotation less than 30°) on muscle length assessment.
* A score of ≥ 8 on a 12-point clinical scoring system.
* At least two …
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