Comparative Effects of the Bowen Technique With and Without Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Deep Gluteal Syndrome

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of Bowen Technique with andwithout Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrome. Thestudy includes 46 participants, with 23 participants allocated to each group. Group Areceives Bowen Technique combined with ESWT, while Group B receives Bowen Techniquewithout ESWT, with both groups receiving standardized physiotherapy. The main outcomesassessed are pain intensity, lower‐limb function, hip range of motion, and clinicalprovocation tests including the FAIR Test, Active Piriformis Test, and Seated PiriformisStretch Test. NPRS, LEFS, universal goniometry, and the clinical special tests are usedto evaluate changes from baseline to post‐treatment. The study aims to determine whetheradding ESWT to Bowen Technique provides greater clinical benefit than Bowen Techniquealone in patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrom