Effect of Muscle Energy Technique with Deep Friction Massage on Pain, Disability and Internal Rotation Range of Motion of Hip Joint in Individuals with Piriformis Syndrome
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https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3416Keywords:
Piriformis Syndrome, MET, DFMAbstract
Background: Piriformis Syndrome (pseudo sciatica) is caused by pressure of an injured or irritated
piriformis muscle which leads to neuritis of branches of the sciatic nerve; mimics the signs and symptoms
of low back pain. Due to high incidence of low back pain in our society, P.S frequently goes unrecognized
or misdiagnosed in clinical settings.
Method: Patients with piriformis syndrome were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria after detailed
assessment. 30 patients who meet the inclusion criteria were grouped into 2groups (15 patients in each
group). Control group received UST and piriformis muscle stretching and experimental group received MET
with DFM. Treatment period was about 30-40min each session in regular period of 6 days for a week for
both groups.
Outcome Measures: Oswestry Disability Index, Visual Analogue Scale, Standard Goniometer
Results: Statistical analysis of intergroup significance by Mann Whitney U-test for IR ROM (sig.0.000 < p
= 0.05) and independent sample t-test for VAS (t = 2.895 > table value, t = 2.048) and ODI (t = 4.842 > table
value, t = 2.048) reveals that experimental group shows significant difference between pre test and post test
values of IR ROM, VAS and ODI than that in the control group.
Conclusion: experimental group who received MET along with DFM shows greater improvement on pain,
disability and IR ROM in individuals with piriformis syndrome than those in the control group who received
U.S.T and piriformis muscle stretching
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Copyright (c) 2020 Nithya Narayanan Kutty1 , Saad Siddeeque2 , Heiskrujam Tamphaibema3 , Azharuddin3 , Nishanth Othayoth4 , Bineesh C P
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