Abstract: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological sensory motor disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by discomfort such as tingling, burning, or aching. These symptoms primarily manifest during rest or inactivity, particularly in the evening or night. In India, RLS prevalence varies among different populations, with a reported 8.36% occurrence among adolescents and young adults, significantly higher than the 2.1% observed in the general urban population. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of the positional release technique on pain and symptom severity in patients with Restless Legs Syndrome.
Methodology: A single-group experimental pre-post study was conducted with 15 participants aged 20–50 years, selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The intervention was conducted over six months, with treatment sessions lasting 25 minutes per day, three days per week for six weeks. Pain intensity and symptom severity were assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the International Restless Legs Syndrome Severity Rating Questionnaire (IRLS), respectively.
Result: The statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in pain and symptom severity following the intervention. The pre- and post-test comparisons showed a notable improvement in scores on both the IRLS (t = 3.5775) and the NPRS (t = 4.0000), indicating the efficacy of the positional release technique in managing RLS symptoms.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that the positional release technique is an effective therapeutic approach for reducing pain and symptom severity in patients with Restless Legs Syndrome.
Keywords: Restless Legs Syndrome, Positional Release Technique, International Restless Legs Syndrome Severity Rating Questionnaire, Numeric Pain Rating Scale.
Title: EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE ON PAIN AND SYMPTOM SEVERITY IN RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME PATIENTS
Author: Nithyasri N, Manoj Abraham Manoharlal, Swetha Govindharaj
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 433-440
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 11-July-2025
