A comparative study based on two different stretching protocol of 30 second vs 10 second for piriformis tightness

Ruchika Zade, Sakshi P. Arora, Pratik Phansopkar, Mitushi Deshmukh

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.

Refer this article

Ruchika Z, Sakshi P. A, Pratik P, et al., 2022. A Comparative study based on Two Different Stretching Protocol of 30 second Vs 10 second for Piriformis Tightness. Journal of Medical Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences, V 11 - I 4, Pages – 5096 - 5101. Doi: 10.55522/jmpas.V11I4.1328.

ABSTRACT

Piriformis syndrome, a prevalent cause of low back discomfort around the world, is caused by muscular tightness. By serving as an external rotator, a weak hip abduction, and a weak hip flexor, the piriformis muscle promotes postural stability when walking and standing. Stretching aids in decreasing the stiffness of the Piriformis muscle at rest, as well as the risk of Sciatic compression caused by Piriformis tightness. Reduce discomfort and muscular tightness while increasing range of motion. The experiment will be a randomized trial. A total of 20 persons would be chosen for the study based on the inclusion or exclusion criteria from AVBRH & RNPC, Sawangi Meghe. The study will last six months. Twenty participants were divided into two groups. All groups received an ice pack approximately 10 minutes prior to stretching, and all groups received static stretching. Stretching is done for 30 seconds in group A and 10 seconds in group B. The key outcome measurements for the patient should be the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), range of motion evaluation using a universal goniometer, FAIR test, and SLR. The patient's predicted outcome may be that 30 seconds with stretching is more beneficial than 10 seconds of stretching since the longer stretching period has a bigger impact on the release of piriformis stiffness and the patient may be capable of performing compensatory movements as a result. This research gives the patient a recovery plan that will help him reduce discomfort, improve strength and range of motion, and return to normal activities.

Keywords:

Cryotherapy, Stretching, Piriformis Tightness

Full Text Article