Core training may speed groin recovery in young gymnasts
NCT ID NCT07466134
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding core stability exercises to standard physical therapy helps young gymnasts (ages 7-10) with groin muscle strain. Thirty-six gymnasts with mild to moderate groin strain were split into two groups: one did only standard rehab, the other added core exercises. Researchers measured hip muscle strength, pain, and function to see if core training improves recovery.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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36 people
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- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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7 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Young gymnastic athletes aged 7-10 years. * Male or female participants who are actively practicing gymnastics. * Clinically diagnosed with Grade I or Grade II adductor muscle strain by an orthopedic physician. * Presence of groin pain reproduced during resisted hip adduction test. * Positive adductor squeeze test indicating adductor-related groin pain. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of radiological evidence of hip joint pathology or fracture. * Neurological disorders affecting motor control or balance. * History of previous hip or pelvic surgery. * Presence of spinal pain involving the thoracolumbar region. * Any medical condition that could interfere with participation in the rehabilitation program or outcome assessments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Cairo, 1151, Egypt
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