Exercise therapy for soccer players with groin pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two exercise programs—one focusing on specific groin-strengthening exercises (Holmich protocol) and the other on joint mobilization—to see which is better at reducing pain, improving balance and leg function, and helping you get back to soccer. You'll be in one of the two groups and will do the exercises over several weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are male.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have a normal body mass index (BMI).
- You have had groin pain for at least 2 months.
- You feel pain when pressing on the inner thigh tendons or the pubic bone, or when squeezing your legs together against resistance.
- You have not had physical therapy or other similar treatment in the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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