Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Therapy and Active Release Technique in Young Adults with Piriformis Tightness Mujawar Junaid C.1, Chotai Khushboo2,*, Kanase Smita3, Jadhav Amrutkuvar4 1Physiotherapist, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 2Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 3Assistant Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 4Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Faculty of physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India *Corresponding Author Khushboo Chotai, Assistant Professor Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Faculty of physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be ’University, Karad-415110, Maharashtra, India, Phone No: 8668461629, e-mail id: khushboobathia72@gmail.com
Online published on 21 November, 2019. Abstract Aim To compare the immediate effects between Neuromuscular therapy, Active release technique and Stretching among the individuals with piriformis tightness. Method A total of 42 male subjects between the age group 18–25 years with piriformis tightness were equally allocated to receive Neuromuscular therapy (Group A), Active release technique (Group B) and Stretching as conventional management (Group C). Outcome assessment for piriformis tightness included Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain measurement, Oswestry disability index (ODI) and Hip internal rotation ROM (range of motion). Result All the interventions significantly improved VAS, ODI and Hip IR ROM immediately post treatment within groups whereas the inter group analysis showed significant difference in Hip IR ROM between groups but no significant difference was found in VAS and ODI. Conclusion Neuromuscular therapy and Active release technique both were effective than Stretching, but the mean difference of Neuromuscular therapy is superior in treatment of piriformis tightness followed by Active release technique and Stretching respectively. Top Keywords Piriformis tightness, Piriformis syndrome, Myofascial release, Muscle energy technique, Active release technique, Stretching, trigger points. Top |