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.

The treatment consisted of exercise therapy (ET) protocol suggested by Holmich et al and was started under the supervision of a trained sport physiotherapist who ensured that the exercise was carried out correctly and adhered to the original protocol. No treatment other than ET was applied. Although the ET protocol exactly mirrored the randomised clinical trial of Holmich et al, details such as the perceived resistance or weights (in exercise 3 in module 2) and the rest period between the exercise sets and repetitions, which were not defined in the Holmich study, were explained here for the athletes' benefit (tables 1 and 2). Treatment was administered three times a week (on even or odd days). The duration of each session was about 90 min for module 1 (first two weeks) and 120 min for module 2 (from the third week). From the third week, the athletes were asked to perform exercises from module 1 every other day, between the treatment sessions. Although adductor muscle stretching was for

"Focus of treatment was on reducing hip joint pain using joint mobilization techniques provided by the physical therapist and exercises performed in the HEP. Based on published literature, we developed a standard set of mobilizations to target hip joint motion limitations, defined as stiffness or pain that limited joint range of motion. Joint mobilization techniques were prioritized based on patient-specific tasks and the motion used during those tasks, followed by the hip motion limitations. The choice of joint mobilization techniques and grade used was based on direction of hip motion limitation and the relationship of pain and stiffness during hip motion assessment. The HEP included commonly used joint motion and stretching exercises to complement techniques performed during supervised sessions.~The exercises will be conducted over a period of 12 weeks, which is explained below Techniques will be prioritized based on restrictions noted on baseline examination.~1. Caudal glide~2. Lat"