About this trial

Restless leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common condition in the elderly population,characterized byan uncontrollable urge to move the leg,often occuring in the evening or at night,which can significantly disturb sleep and daily activities(ADL).

Although various type of stretchings found to be effective on the symptoms of RLS,no study has specifically compared the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching technique versus conventional physical therapy on the symptoms of RLS and related sleep disturbances.This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of PNF stretching compared to conventional physical therapy,on the symptoms of RLS in elderly population.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 60 and above.

Male & Females both.

must fulfill the diagnostic criteria of primary RLS.

Disqualifiers

A history or underlying disease that would contribute to the symptoms of RLS.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • PNF stretching(Contract relax with agonist contraction)
  • Conventional physical therapy

Treatment groups

24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Foundation University College of Physical Thrapy44000, Islamabad Pakistan

Sponsors and collaborators

Foundation University Islamabad

Lead sponsor