CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Neural Mobilization and Stretching in Piriformis Syndrome

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2018-05-02

Plain-language summary

This study compares the effects of piriformis stretching and neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve in individuals with piriformis syndrome, a condition that is frequently characterized by hip and buttock pain and discomfort brought on by the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve.

Who can participate

Age range22 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Positive lasegue sign * Positive piriformis sign * Tenderness at sciatic notch (over piriformis muscle). Exclusion Criteria: * • Prior surgery of lumbar spine (laminectomy) * Unrecognized pelvic fracture * Known case of renal stones * Disc herniation in lumbar spine * Myositis ossificans of piriformis muscle.

What they're measuring

Pain Reduction

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Increase Range of Motion

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06808659

SponsorBahria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-11-10

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