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Comparative Effects of Post-isometric Relaxation and Active Release Technique Patients With Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Deep gluteal syndrome included piriformis syndrome. Tight piriformis muscle gives symptoms of Sciatica in patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrome. Two different techniques which will be used to improve deep gluteal syndrome are Active release technique and Post-isometric relaxation. Active release therapy is a set of techniques for treating musculoskeletal problems. After feeling for the precise location of musculoskeletal dysfunction, practitioners aim to release affected tissues. The post-isometric relaxation technique begins by placing the muscle in a stretched position. Then an isometric contraction is exerted against minimal resistance. Relaxation and then gentle stretch follow as the muscle releases.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Post-isometric Relaxation and Active Release Technique in Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2025-07
Completion Date
2025-10
Last Updated
2025-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Post- Isometric Relaxation
Post Isometric Relaxation Technique to Piriformis; Lay the patient in the supine position and have the practitioner stand on the same side as the affected piriformis muscle. Bend the knee of the affected side and place the foot of that side on the lateral aspect of the opposite knee. Have the practitioner push knee medially until meeting the restrictive barrier. Have the patient push against the practitioner's resistance for 3 to 5 seconds, allow for a period of isometric relaxation, then engage a new barrier; repeat three times. Return the patient to a neutral position and reassess using supine or prone piriformis testing.
Active Release Technique
Patient position is side lying on the sound side. Therapist stands behind the patient. The upper leg must be in flexion on knee and slight extension Now apply pressure with both thumbs on piriformis and ask patient to flex and extend his hip and also external and internal rotation on hip in flexion. The gluteal muscle is taken from a shortened position to a fully lengthened position while the physiotherapist's contact hand holds tension longitudinally along the soft tissue fibers.
Locations (1)
Ittefaq Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan