Telerehabilitation vs. Home Exercise in Piriformis Syndrome: A Comparative Study

COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF ASYNCHRONOUS TELEREHABILITATION AND HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM ON PAIN, PAIN FEAR, FUNCTIONALITY, AND PERFORMANCE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of asynchronous telerehabilitation and home exercise programs on pain, fear of pain, functionality, and performance in individuals with piriformis syndrome.

In this randomized controlled trial, performance has been determined as the primary outcome measure. Pain, functionality, and fear of pain have been determined as secondary outcome measures. A 6-week asynchronous telerehabilitation protocol is planned for patients with Piriformis Syndrome, with a home program serving as the control group. Informed consent forms will be obtained from participants. Participants will be enrolled at the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Home Exercise Program Clinic of Kocaeli City Hospital Physical Therapy Hospital and the study will commence after obtaining ethical committee approval. The Helsinki Principles will be adhered to for individuals included in the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 45,
• Be willing to participate in the study,
• Have been diagnosed with piriformis syndrome by a specialist doctor,
• Have positive Fair and Lasegue tests,
• Have pain between 3 and 9 on the Numerical Pain Scale,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bilateral pain,
• Having a systemic disease,
• Recent injury to the lower extremity, having undergone surgery, having a pathology,
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, disc herniation, facet joint problem
• Having congenital problems,
• Having cognitive problems,