Comparasion of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques (METS) in Piriformis Syndrome

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Jun 11, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking at two different techniques called Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques (METS) to see which one works better for people with Piriformis Syndrome. Piriformis Syndrome is a condition that causes pain in the buttock and can make it hard to sit comfortably or move your hips. The researchers want to find out how effective these techniques are in relieving pain and improving movement for patients.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between the ages of 25 and 45 and have been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome through specific tests. They should be experiencing hip pain that is moderate (rated between 3-6 on a pain scale), have had buttock pain for at least three months, and find it painful to sit for longer than 20 minutes. However, people with hip joint problems, trauma history, certain medical conditions, or who are pregnant are not eligible to join. Participants will receive one of the muscle energy techniques and will be closely monitored to see how it helps with their symptoms.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Both genders with ages between 25-45 years.
• • Patients diagnosed with Piriformis syndrome using the Piriformis FAIR test, Freiberg test, Lasegue test, Beaty test, and pace sign.
• • Hip pain with a threshold of NPRS 3-6.
• • Limited ROM of Hip Internal Rotation and Abduction measured using a goniometer.
• • Buttock pain ≥ 3 months.
• • Pain with prolonged sitting (more than 20 minutes)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Hip Degenerative changes.
• • History of Trauma or Fracture
• • Other Systemic Conditions
• • Postural abnormality/deformity
• • Diagnosed Psychological Disorders
• • Pregnancy