PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
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Which technique wins for piriformis pain? new study compares two popular methods
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two hands-on treatments—Post-Facilitation Stretch and Active Release Technique—in 40 women with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock pain. Researchers measured pain, disability, quality of life, and hip movement over six weeks. The goal was to se…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:36 UTC
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Shockwave or laser: which eases piriformis pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments—low-level laser therapy and shockwave therapy—both paired with exercise, in 70 adults with piriformis syndrome (a painful buttock condition). Over four weeks, researchers measured pain, movement, disability, and quality of life to see which approa…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:34 UTC
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Which stretch wins for piriformis pain? new study puts two methods to the test
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different stretching techniques—Post-Isometric Relaxation and Post-Facilitation Stretching—in 36 adults aged 35–55 with piriformis syndrome. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain, improves hip movement, and eases daily disability over six week…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Simple hip exercises may ease piriformis pain, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether doing hip abductor strengthening exercises can reduce pain and improve leg function in people with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock and leg pain. 48 adults with mild to moderate pain took part. The main goal was to see if these exe…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Simple exercise combo may ease piriformis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a special muscle relaxation technique (integrated neuromuscular inhibition) to a standard strengthening program (McGill exercises) works better for piriformis syndrome. 56 adults with buttock pain for over a month took part. Researchers measured p…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Shock waves vs. steroids: which eases piriformis pain best?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments for piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock and leg pain. Forty adults with long-lasting pain were randomly given either sound wave therapy or a steroid injection. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves quali…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC