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Filter by:To compare the effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques (METS) in Piriformis Syndrome
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two popular therapeutic interventions, dry needling and cupping therapy, in alleviating pain associated with Piriformis Syndrome. Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, leading to buttock pain and radiating numbness.
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.
Clinicians consider lumbar disc herniation more prominently in the differential diagnosis than piriformis syndrome, as it is the most common cause of sciatica, and this canalizes them to overlook that the sciatic nerve may be compressed by the piriformis muscle, below the L4-L5-S1 intervertebral disc levels. As far as is known, there are no 'patient series' in the literature regarding the incidence of Piriformis syndrome in Lumbar Disc Herniation, only one case report has been found. This clinical study aims to reveal that Piriformis syndrome may also be present in patients with disc herniation on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and that sometimes it may even be the main cause of sciatic nerve pain.
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of IASTM on pain, ROM, Disability and Quality of life among Piriformis Syndrome patients. This study will add to the growing body of knowledge as there are very limited researches done in Pakistan using IASTM in patients with Piriformis Syndrome.
Piriformis Syndrome (PS) is defined as a trap neuropathy that involves compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, leading to a number of symptoms along with sciatic pain, initially in the hip muscles. In clinical practice, it is estimated to be between 12.2-27%. Repetitive movements with increased demand on the piriformis muscle can lead to increased muscle tension, compression of the sciatic nerve within the muscle, and the development of PS. Additionally, the anatomical structure of the piriformis muscle and the alignment and damage of adjacent structures play a role in the pathophysiology of sciatic nerve compression in PS. It is considered in pathophysiology that a morphological change (contracture, hypertrophy) may cause compression of the sciatic nerve or the relationships of different anatomical structures that change with biomechanical restrictions. Pain is observed along the ipsilateral sciatic nerve distribution due to compression of the sciatic nerve. Additionally, it has been observed that patients with PS are accompanied by weakness in the gluteal muscles, mostly in the gluteus maximus and medius muscles. Accompanying weakness has an effect on static and dynamic posture (2,3). The negative effect of pain on posture has also been shown in studies (4). Pain and muscle changes in the lower extremities also cause disability and postural instability. It has been reported that static and dynamic postural balance is reduced in PS compared to healthy controls (1). Conservative treatment for PS significantly reduces pain with a wide range of therapeutic alternatives. Since ozone injection does not have side effects or major complications, its use in the treatment of myofascial pain syndromes and piriformis syndrome is supported by studies (5). It has an analgesic effect, increasing the pain threshold by activating serotonin-mediated pathways to release endogenous opioids. Additionally, it is used safely due to its low side effect profile. In the literature, it has been shown that local anesthetic injection applications alone or in combination with steroids are effective in the treatment of PS alone due to the therapeutic effects of local anesthetic (6). This study aimed to investigate the effects of ozone and local anesthetic injection on pain, functional level and posture in patients diagnosed with PS.
Pelvic pain is under-reported in healthy adults. Many patients with pelvic pain under-estimate the problem. Chronic pelvic pain can be managed properly, if diagnosed promptly. This is a quantitative analysis of prospective clinical data. It evaluates the management of pelvic pain in a cohort population, and analyzes the treatment outcome.
Piriformis syndrome is a neuro muscular disorder which occur due to the compression and irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the buttocks and along the sciatic nerve. Muscle energy technique is one of manual technique in which the muscle uses its own energy in the form of isometric contraction to relax the muscle by the autogenic inhibition of reciprocal inhibition. Reciprocal inhibition in muscle energy technique was succeeded in relieving pain and improves flexibility.
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided versus blinded dry needling for the treatment of piriformis syndrome.
The study will be a randomized controlled trial. Twenty-four subjects will be assigned randomly by using the lottery method into two groups. Group A will be given a hot pack in addition to the global hip muscles strengthening exercise while group B is the control group which will receive a hot pack in addition to hip abductor strengthening. The time duration will be 6 weeks. Pain intensity will be assessed by NPRS.3 sessions per week will be given for 6 weeks. Outcome measures will be taken at baseline, in 3rd week, and at the end of the 6th week.