The goal of this Randomized controlled trial is to examine comparative effect of active release technique versus self-myofascial release in improving piriformis syndrome. The main question it aims to answer is: • To compare the effects of Active release technique (ART) and Self-Myofascial release (SMFR) on pain intensity, hip internal rotation and functional disability in patients with piriformis syndrome. Participants will be a given consent form and after subjects read and sign the informed consent, they would be included in study according to eligibility criteria. 2 groups would be included in study, Active release technique will be applied on group A by the physiotherapist and self-myofascial release will be applied on group B by the patients themselves through the use of foam-rollers and massage ball to compare the results of both these techniques on reducing pain, improving range and functional disability among individuals with piriformis syndrome. We will measure outcome through different outcome measure tools.
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Likert pain scale (change is being assessed)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline at 6 weeks
Lower extremity functional scale (change is being assessed)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline at 6 weeks
Range of Motion by Goniometer (change is being assessed)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline range of motion at 6 weeks