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RMJ. 2022; 47(4): 936-939 Effectiveness of post facilitation stretch technique versus myofascial release in piriformis syndrome: A Randomized controlled trialNaveed Ahmad, Muhammad Junaid Akram, Hamid Hussain, Iqra Imtiaz, Nasir Khan, Li Qi. Abstract | | | | Objective: To investigate and compare the effectiveness of post facilitation stretch technique with myofascial release in piriformis syndrome and to assess post treatment quality of life.
Methodology: This randomized control trial was carried out at Department of Physical Therapy, Railway General Hospital, Rawalpindi. A total of 30 diagnosed piriformis syndrome patients were randomly assigned into two groups via lottery method. Group A received post-facilitation stretch technique whereas myofascial release technique was applied on the patients in group B for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week. The assessment was made on Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) and hip goniometry (external rotation). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.
Results: Both groups revealed statistically significant results regarding NPRS, LEFS and hip external rotation on goniometer (p
Key words: Myofascial release, post facilitation stretch, piriformis syndrome, management.
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