Comparative Effect of Active Release Technique Versus Self-myofascial Release in Improving Piriformis Syndrome

"Active Release Technique was applied to patient in prone lying, knee flexed at 90. The therapist placed his elbow tip on taut band of piriformis and direct pressure applied, patient wias then asked to do internal rotation of hip, in order to achieve lengthening of the muscle. This was repeated 5-7 times.~A total of 18 sessions was given over a period of 6 weeks (3 sessions per week)"

"Patient position in prone lying Therapist was standing beside the patient at the waistline, working on the contralateral side.~Piriformis muscle was located by an imaginary line drawn between the midpoint of the lateral aspect of the sacrum and the greater trochanter. A contact was established in the gluteal area about 3 cm from the sacrum. Patent was guided to use a foam roller followed by a massage ball.~A total of 18 sessions were given over a period of 6 weeks (3 sessions per week)"