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VOL. 4, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Effectiveness of classical strain/counterstrain technique on pain and functional disability among piriformis syndrome patients associated with sciatica: An experimental study
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Unika I Purohit, Prachi C Pawar
Abstract
Objective: To relieve pain on the tender points on piriformis muscle & to reduce the functional disability caused by piriformis syndrome by the treatment of strain/ counterstrain technique for 4 weeks. Materail and Method: Total 38 subjects having piriformis syndrome were selected as per inclusion & exclusion criteria. Subjects were explained about the intervention& written consent was taken. The Initial evaluations of the subjects were done by using Lower Extremity Functional Disability Scale. Subjects were given Classical Strain/Counter strain technique. Result: The strain counter strain technique was effective in reducing functional disability associated with piriformis syndrome. Conclusion: The strain counterstrain technique was effective in reducing functional disability & tenderness of tender points in the piriformis muscle associated with piriformis syndrome.
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Pages:7-11
How to cite this article:
Unika I Purohit, Prachi C Pawar "Effectiveness of classical strain/counterstrain technique on pain and functional disability among piriformis syndrome patients associated with sciatica: An experimental study". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 4, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 7-11
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