About this trial
The study design would be a Randomized Controlled Trial.This study would include a total 40 participants. 20 participants in each group. Sample size is obtained through G-power. The study duration will be 12 months after the approval from the research board. Non-probability convenience sampling will be used. Randomization will be done through sealed envelope method. The study will be conducted from Quaid-e-Azam Hospital Rawalpindi and Margalla Rehabilitation Centre.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Symptoms persisting for more than 6 weeks (subacute or chronic cases).
Self-reported dull ache, discomfort, or tightness in the gluteal region worsened with prolonged sitting or walking.
Positive Trendelenburg Test
≤ 4/5 on the standard MRC grading scale
Disqualifiers
Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study period.
Diagnosed hip labral tears, piriformis syndrome, or sciatica unrelated to gluteal amnesia.
Degenerative or neurological conditions such as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
History of significant spinal trauma or surgery in the past 12 months.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Group A: Gluteal Muscle Activation
- Group B: Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core stregthening exercises