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Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition Versus Post Facilitation Muscle Energy Technique Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2024-08-02
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing two muscle energy techniques—reciprocal inhibition and post facilitation—alongside conventional physical therapy to see which better helps patients with piriformis syndrome. This condition causes pain and limits hip movement, and the study focuses on reducing pain, improving hip joint range of motion, and decreasing functional disability. The trial is randomized and controlled, enrolling adults aged 20 to 50 years who have experienced buttock pain for at least three months. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives TENS and hot pack therapy followed by reciprocal inhibition muscle energy technique involving isometric contractions and stretching of the piriformis muscle. The other group receives the same conventional treatments followed by post-facilitation muscle energy technique with different contraction and stretch timings. Both groups are taught strengthening exercises to do at home. Treatments are given in six sessions over two weeks, with follow-ups after every two sessions. During the study, participants will be evaluated for pain intensity, hip range of motion, and functional disability at the two-week mark. Assessments include clinical scoring and muscle length tests. Researchers monitor progress through these measures to determine which technique offers better relief. The total duration of involvement includes treatment and follow-up sessions over several weeks.
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Brief Title
Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition Versus Post Facilitation Muscle Energy Technique Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age: 20-50 years
- Both genders
- Chronic buttock and hip pain of 3 or more on the pain rating scale lasting more than 3 months
- Shortened piriformis muscle with internal rotation less than 30 degrees
- Score of 8 or more on a 12-point clinical scoring system
- At least two positive screening tests for piriformis syndrome
You will not qualify if you...
- Active infection
- Lower lumbar radiculopathy
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Malignancies
- History of trauma
- Hip arthroplasty
- Rheumatoid or osteoarthritis
- Any neurological dysfunction
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants receive 6 treatment sessions over 2 weeks that include either reciprocal inhibition or post facilitation muscle energy techniques along with conventional physical therapy. They are also guided on strengthening exercises to perform at home.
6 treatment sessions with 3 follow-up visits after every 2 sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
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Nimrah Haq, MS-MSKPT*
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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