Comparative Effects Of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Active Isolated Stretch In Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
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Conditions studied: Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Hip Joint
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and active isolated stretch (AIS) techniques on reducing pain, improving range of motion, and decreasing functional disability in individuals with piriformis syndrome. A total of 40 participants will be recruited, aged 20-55 yrs, with confirmed piriformis syndrome. Participants will be randomized into two equal groups. Group A (post isometric relaxation) and Group B (active isolated stretch). Both groups will receive Conventional Therapy (Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy). Study variables include: * Independent Variable: Post Isometric Relaxation and Active Isolated Stretching. * Dependent Variables: Pain (measured by Visual Analog Scale), Functional Disability (assessed via Oswestry Disability Index), Range of Motion (assessed via Goniometer). * Control Variables: Age, Gender, BMI, Baseline Pain/ Disability Scores/ROM The intervention will last 2 weeks with 6 sessions (3 sessions per week). Assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 1, Pre-treatment) and Post every second session. Data will be analyzed to compare immediate and short-term effects of the two interventions. This study aims to provide evidence for targeted manual therapy approaches in priformis syndrome, potentially guiding clinicians toward the most effective technique for pain reduction, improve ROM and decrease functional disability.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07526012
- Run by
- Foundation University Islamabad
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2026-05-20
- Expected to finish
- 2026-07-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-20
Who can join
Age: 20 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age between 20-55 years
- Both genders
- Buttock pain that may radiates to posterior thigh but not beyond the knee
- Pain aggravated by sitting, climbing stairs or hip rotation.
- Tenderness upon palpation over the sciatic foramen.
- Positive FAIR test.
You may not qualify if…
- Malignancies
- History of steroid therapy over 3 months
- Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
- Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
- Osteoporosis
- Fracture of the femur
- Hip deformity
Where it is running
- Foundation University College of Physical Therapy — Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)
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