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Radial Shockwave Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Patients With Chronic Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The study aims to compare the effects of radiation shockwave and low-level laser therapy on piriformis muscle thickness, lower extremity function, pain intensity, and hip range of motion in patients with piriformis syndrome.
Official title: Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Management of Patients With Chronic Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
63
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2025-04-01
Last Updated
2025-01-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Conventional treatment
Physical therapy can be beneficial for patients with piriformis syndrome, including stretching exercises, local massage, and superficial heat. Traditional stretching techniques include external rotation, hip flexion, and adduction. A hot pack on the trigger point area for 10 minutes followed by passive stretching for 30 seconds each.
shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive alternative treatment for muscle disorders like sports and traumatic injuries, as it reduces pain and promotes soft tissue repair. In a study, patients in group A were treated with three sessions of Storz Medical Shock Wave MP100, each consisting of 2000 pulses with a total energy dose of 1080 mJ / mm. The study aimed to determine the location of the piriformis muscle in the prone position.
low level laser therapy
Low Level Laser Therapy, also known as Photo-biomodulation, is a low-intensity light therapy that triggers biochemical changes within cells, similar to photosynthesis in plants. It can treat nociceptive and neuropathic pain, but central pain has not been proven responsive to low level laser therapy.
Locations (1)
out-patient clinic in physiotherapy department at EL KATEB Hospital
Giza, Egypt