Prevalence of Piriformis Tightness Among Pregnant Females

Abstract

Objective: To study the prevalence of piriformis tightness among pregnant females in 3rd trimester.

Methodology: A total of 201 participants were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A written informed consent was taken from the participants in the language best understood by them. The study participants were explained about the procedure. The test is performed on both side of legs. A positive test is indicated by pain over the buttock area and tenderness to touch that shows the piriformis tightness. The data was collected and statistically analyzed.

Results: 79.5% of the total population assessed had piriformis tightness in 3rd trimester. When assessed the results of both right and left leg it was found that, 24.7% had tightness in right leg and 24.7% had tightness in left leg. It was also found that 30.1% of the test-positive population had bilateral tightness while 20.5% had no piriformis tightness

Conclusions: Study found that there was prevalence of piriformis tightness among pregnant females (third trimester) due to biomechanical changes and most of the patients reported mild pain in piriformis tightness during 3rd trimester.