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Comparison of Effectiveness Between Active Release Technique and Hold Relax Technique in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and hold relax technique in patients with Piriformis syndrome.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2023-07-15
Completion Date
2024-06-20
Last Updated
2024-05-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Electrotherapy
Hot pack for 10 minutes Interferential Current (IFC) for 10 minutes
Active release technique
Active release technique is applied (patient is prone lying with knee flexed, Pressure is applied on taut band and patient is asked to move the leg in internal rotation to achieve maximal lengthening) Repetitions 5 to 7 times hold for 5 to 20 seconds
Hold relax technique
This technique is applied while the patient is in supine lying with one leg crossed over the other Patient is instructed to contract the piriformis against the manual resistance for 5 to 10 secs Then 15 secs of passive stretch is given repetitions x 5 times
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan