Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Management of Patients With Chronic Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Management of Patients With Chronic Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
The study aims to compare the effects of radiation shockwave and low-level laser therapy on piriformis muscle thickness, lower extremity function, pain intensity, and hip range of motion in patients with piriformis syndrome.
Low back pain affects 75%-84% of the general population in developed countries, with piriformis syndrome being more common in women. piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve in the infra-piriformis canal, causing sciatic pain, tingling, and numbness. Few studies have examined the effectiveness of shockwave therapy in treating piriformis syndrome, but this study aims to compare results to improve treatment outcomes, save time and money, and add value to physical therapy.
Inclusion Criteria:
Sixty patients' males and females with piriformis syndrome
Both males and females.
Low back pain radiating to posterior thigh, calf and Foot.
Chronic piriformis syndrome due to micro trauma.
Gluteal pain with or without radiation through sciatic nerve pathway.
Faber test and Fair test and Beatty test positive.
Diagnosed sub-acute and chronic piriformis syndrome.
One-sided piriformis syndrome.
Tenderness over lower back, buttocks and hip joint.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Piriformis syndrome due to macro trauma.
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