Clamshell or frog pump? which exercise eases IT band pain best?
NCT ID NCT07118371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two leg exercises—clamshell and frog pump—in 92 sales workers with IT band syndrome, a common cause of knee and hip pain. Participants did one of the exercises plus standard care (heat and TENS) for 12 weeks. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and daily function to see which exercise worked better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Clamshell exercise and frog pump exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward simple, effective exercises to reduce pain and improve function for people with IT band syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 92 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are low-risk, but benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 55150, Pakistan
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