Comparative Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques in Piriformis Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Piriformis syndrome causes spasms in the piriformis muscle located in the buttock, leading to pain that can radiate along the leg due to irritation of the nearby sciatic nerve. This condition significantly impacts quality of life through pain and limited hip function. The trial evaluates and compares two types of Muscle Energy Techniques, Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition, to see their effects on pain, range of motion, and disability in people with Piriformis Syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive the Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique, and the other will receive the Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique. Each participant will undergo 1 set of 3 repetitions per session, twice a week, for three weeks, with each session lasting about 40 minutes. The contraction during treatment lasts 7 to 10 seconds. After six total sessions, there will be a follow-up one month later to assess lasting effects. Participants will be assessed before treatment, at the end of three weeks, and at one month follow-up using tests such as the FAIR, Freiberg, Lasegue, Beatty, and Pace sign tests, along with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Universal Goniometer to measure pain and hip movement. Data will be analyzed to understand how each technique affects pain, range of motion, and functional ability. The study lasts six months with a total of 32 participants.

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