Post Facilitation Stretch Versus Active Isolated Stretching Along With Deep Friction Massage in Wallet Sciatica.

Phase

N/A

Condition

Sciatica

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05058820

REC/0971 Samira Sabir

Ages 25-60
All Genders

Study Summary

To compare the effects of post facilitation stretch and active isolated stretch along with deep friction massage on pain pressure threshold of trigger points, disability, muscle length, and hip joint range of motion in wallet sciatica.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Pain (Grade greater than 3)
Chronic pain (greater than 3 months) buttock pain.
Patients with piriformis tightness less than 40 degrees.
Patients with active trigger points of the piriformis.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient with tumor
Patients with cognitive problems.
Recent or history of hip trauma or injury.
Recent abdominal surgery.
Any other orthopedic or neurological condition of hip and lumbar spine

Study Design

September 03, 2021

February 28, 2022

Study Description

Literature shows the effectiveness of both techniques post facilitation stretch and active isolated stretch but didn't report any comparison. In this study, investigator diagnosed the patients with wallet sciatica who came with the complaint of low back pain. Both techniques were compared to determine the effectiveness in patients with wallet sciatica having trigger points.

Connect with a study center

Ali Ahmad Physio Care, F-7/2
Islamabad, Fedral 44000
Pakistan
Active - Recruiting
Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000
Pakistan
Active - Recruiting

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