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

Last updated: July 30, 2024
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Post-facilitation MET

Conventional physical therapy

Reciprocal Inhibition MET

Clinical Study ID

NCT06534788
FUI/CTR/2024/21
  • Ages 20-50
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of reciprocal inhibition versus post facilitation muscle energy technique along with conventional physical therapy in patients with piriformis syndrome in terms of pain, range of motion at hip joint and functional disability.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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 lengthassessment.

  • A score of ≥ 8 on a 12-point clinical scoring system.

  • At least two positive screening tests.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active infection

  • Lower lumbar radiculopathy

  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

  • Malignancies

  • History of trauma

  • Hip Arthroplasty

  • Rheumatoid/ Osteoarthritis

  • Any neurological dysfunction

Study Design

Total Participants: 44
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Post-facilitation MET
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 31, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
January 30, 2025

Study Description

This study aims to compare the effects of reciprocal inhibition with post facilitation muscle energy technique along with conventional physical therapy in terms of pain, functional disability and range of motion at hip joint in patients with piriformis syndrome to find the best suitable and effective treatment for it based on the outcomes.

Males and females between the age of 20-50 years, having buttock pain of ≥ 3 on NPRS since 3 months or more and a score of ≥ 8 on a 12-point clinical scoring system as well as any two of the positive screening tests will be recruited in this study as patients of piriformis syndrome.

These subjects will be selected via non-probability purposive sampling technique, followed by randomization into two groups using blocked randomization method.

A total of 6 treatment sessions will be given to each participant over the duration of 2 weeks with a total of 3 follow-ups after every 2 sessions.

TENS and hot pack followed by reciprocal inhibition technique will be given to the experimental group A, while the active comparator group B will be given TENS and hot pack followed by post-facilitation muscle energy technique.

Both the groups will be guided about the strengthening exercises given as a home plan.

Connect with a study center

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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