Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition Versus Post Facilitation Muscle Energy Technique Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Launched by FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD · Jul 30, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how two different treatment techniques—reciprocal inhibition and post facilitation muscle energy technique—work alongside regular physical therapy for people with piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome can cause ongoing pain in the buttocks and hip area, and this study aims to see which treatment is more effective in reducing pain, improving hip movement, and helping people regain their normal activities.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 20 and 50 years old, and have had chronic pain in your buttock or hip for at least three months. You should also have a shortened piriformis muscle, which can be checked during the study. However, if you have certain conditions like infections, trauma history, or joint disorders, you may not be eligible. Participants will receive one of the two treatment techniques along with conventional physical therapy, and the effects will be monitored to find out which approach works best. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you're interested or think you might qualify, consider reaching out for more information.

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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 positive screening tests.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Active infection
• • Lower lumbar radiculopathy
• • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• • Malignancies
• • History of trauma
• • Hip Arthroplasty
• • Rheumatoid/ Osteoarthritis
• • Any neurological dysfunction