Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch and Soft Tissue Mobilization Along with Active-Assisted Devices on Piriformis Syndrome Among Females in Sedentary Lifestyle.

Aim: To find the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch and soft tissue mobilization along with active-assisted devices on piriformis syndrome among females in sedentary lifestyle. MATERIAL AND METHODS: About 30 participants aged between 25 and 45 years females were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The informed consent form were collected from all the subjects prior the commencement of the study. Experimental protocol and procedure were informed to all subjects before giving their informed consent. These 30 participants were allocated into 2 groups. The participants were categorised as Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch (Group A) and soft tissue mobilization along with active-assisted devices (Group B) based on their hip Range of motion (ROM), Lower extremity functional scale and Numerical pain rating scale results. A paired t-test compared hip Range of motion (ROM), Lower extremity functional scale and Numerical pain rating scale scores between groups. The tables were tabulated and statistically evaluated. RESULTS: The pre-test and post -test values were analyzed, indicating that the PNF stretch group demonstrated significant improvements in pain reduction, muscle tightness and increase range of motion for individuals with Piriformis syndrome compared to Soft tissue mobilization along with active-assisted devices group, with demonstrated by the data with p-value < 0.0001. DISCUSSION: According to this study, the PNF stretch group had better results when compared to soft tissue mobilization along with active-assisted devices, PNF stretch are more effective in pain reduction, muscle tightness and increase range of motion for individuals with Piriformis syndrome KEY WORDS: piriformis syndrome, PNF stretch, muscle tightness, pain, NPRS, Sciatic nerve.