Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus PNF Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 30, 2024

Primary Completion Date

July 30, 2025

Study Completion Date

August 30, 2025

Conditions
Piriformis Syndrome
Interventions
OTHER

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

IASTM therapy will be provided to participants in whom a specialized instrument will be used to apply controlled pressure over the piriformis muscle as well as surrounding soft tissues.

OTHER

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching

PNF stretching (contract relax; hold relax) will be implemented to stretch participants' muscles as flexibly and with as much control as possible.

Trial Locations (1)

54000

RECRUITING

Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER