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Comparison of Laser and Shockwave Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome With Adjunctive Exercise
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University
Summary
This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy combined with exercise versus radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with exercise in patients with piriformis syndrome. The interventions were applied over four weeks, and outcomes included pain intensity, functional disability, range of motion, and quality of life.
Official title: A Comparative Study of Laser Therapy and Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome: The Role of Exercise as an Adjunctive Treatment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-10-04
Completion Date
2026-04-20
Last Updated
2026-05-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Low-Level Laser Therapy + Therapeutic Exercise
Participants receive low-level laser therapy combined with a structured therapeutic exercise program for management of piriformis syndrome.
Radial Shockwave Therapy + Therapeutic Exercise
Participants receive radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with a structured therapeutic exercise program for management of piriformis syndrome.
Locations (1)
Outpatient clinics of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University
Cairo, Egypt