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NCT06831630 | NOT YET RECRUITING | Groin Pain

Comparing the Effects of Holmich Protocol Exercise Therapy and Joint Mobilization Training on Pain, Balance, Function of the Lower Limb, and Muscle Activity in Soccer Players with Athletic Groin Pain.
Sponsor:

Yeditepe University

Brief Summary:

The goal of this clinical trial is comparison the Holmich protocol exercise therapy and joint mobilization training, investigating their respective effects on muscle activity in soccer players with athletic groin pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a difference between Holmich protocol exercise therapy and joint mobilization training on pain, balance, function of the lower limb, and Muscle activity in Soccer Players with athletic Groin Pain ? Researchers will compare Holmich protocol exercise therapy (HT)with joint mobilization training (JMT) to see if the exercises are effective on pain, balance, lower limb function, and muscle activity. Participants will: Practice Holmich protocol exercise therapy (HT) three times a week, 90 minutes per session, for 12 weeks. Practice joint mobilization training (JMT) for 12 weeks.

Condition or disease

Groin Pain

Intervention/treatment

Holmich protocol exercise

Joint Mobilization

Phase

NA

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 30 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : TREATMENT
Official Title : Comparing the Effects of Holmich Protocol Exercise Therapy and Joint Mobilization Training on Pain, Balance, Function of the Lower Limb, and Muscle Activity in Soccer Players with Athletic Groin Pain.
Actual Study Start Date : 2025-04-20
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2025-06-20
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2025-11-20

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 35 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: MALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1. Male
  • 2. between 18-35 years old
  • 3. Have a normal body mass index (BMI)
  • 4. Desire to return to the former level of sports activity
  • 5. groin pain for at least 2 months
  • 6. Pain at palpation of the adductor tendons or the insertion of the pubic bone or both; Groin pain during active adduction against resistance (squeeze test); Pain during adduction against resistance had to be less than six\*, based on the visual analogue scale (VAS).
  • 7. In addition, at least two of the following criteria had to be present: a clear history of groin pain and stiffness in the morning, cough induced or sneeze-induced groin pain, nocturnal groin pain or radiological evidence demonstrating osteitis pubis or pain at the symphysis pubis due to palpation.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1. Receiving physical therapy or other conventional therapy in the past 6 months.
  • 2. Absence in one of the pre- or post-test sessions.
  • 3. Absence of more than two sessions in practice sessions.
Comparing the Effects of Holmich Protocol Exercise Therapy and Joint Mobilization Training on Pain, Balance, Function of the Lower Limb, and Muscle Activity in Soccer Players with Athletic Groin Pain.

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