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Neural Gliders With and Without ESWT for Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing Neural Gliders with and without Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrome. A total of 44 participants are divided equally into two groups: Group A receives neural gliders, ESWT, and conventional physiotherapy, while Group B receives neural gliders with conventional physiotherapy only. The study evaluates changes in pain, functional disability, and nerve mechano-sensitivity using NPRS, ODI, LEFS, Slump Test, FAIR Test, and SLR. Its aim is to determine whether adding ESWT provides greater clinical improvement than neural gliders alone.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Neural Gliders With and Without Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain, Functional Disability, and Nerve Mechanosensitivity in Patients With Deep Gluteal Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Months - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2026-08-15
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Group A= Neural Gliders with ESWT
We use Neural Gliders in Deep Gluteal Syndrome because the sciatic nerve can become irritated or restricted as it passes through the deep gluteal region. Neural gliding produces gentle alternating movements that allow the nerve to slide within its pathway, helping improve nerve mobility, reduce mechano-sensitivity, improve circulation around the nerve, and decrease pain and functional limitation. We combine Neural Gliders with ESWT because the two interventions target different components of the problem. Neural gliders mainly address nerve mobility and sensitivity, while ESWT is intended to act on the surrounding deep gluteal/piriformis tissues by helping reduce pain, improve blood flow, decrease tissue tightness, and stimulate healing.
Group B= Neural Gliders without ESWT
We use neural gliders to improve sciatic nerve mobility and reduce nerve mechano-sensitivity. We add ESWT because it may reduce pain, improve circulation, and treat tight or restricted deep gluteal tissues. Therefore, the combination may address both the nerve and the surrounding soft tissues more effectively."
Locations (1)
University of Management and technology Sialkot Campus
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan