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2/2022
vol. 26
 
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Review paper

Stretching and self-myofascial release in piriformis syndrome

Kinga Duszka
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  1. Malopolska Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital of Prof. Boguslaw Frańczuk in Krakow, Graduate of Master's degree in Physiotherapy, Jagiellonian University - Collegium Medicum, Poland
Physiotherapy Review, 2022, 27(2), 20-32
Online publish date: 2022/06/30
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Piriformis Syndrome (PFS) is defined as a cluster of pain symptoms located in the lumbar and gluteal areas, radiating towards lower limbs. PFS is often misdiagnosed as sciatica, and can lead to chronic pain, scarring of the sciatic nerve or, and in extreme cases, to sciatic nerve paralysis. Among the causes of PFS we can distinguish reflex reactions to overload often resulting from incorrect body posture, sedentary lifestyle, or incorrect muscle training techniques. The aim of this paper was to highlight the diagnostic methods and examples of stretching exercises along with self-myofascial release, which can be used to effectively treat piriformis syndrome.
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piriformis syndrome, self-myofascial release, diagnostic testing, stretching exercises


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