Effectiveness of active physical training as treatment for long-standing adductor-related groin pain in athletes: randomised trial.

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Published in Lancet on February 06, 1999

Authors

P Hölmich1, P Uhrskou, L Ulnits, I L Kanstrup, M B Nielsen, A M Bjerg, K Krogsgaard

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amarger University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Associated clinical trials:

Anatomical, Radiological and Biomechanical Examination of Athletic Groin Pain Patients and Physical Therapy Intervention | NCT02437942

Holmich Protocol and Myofascial Release Technique Effect on Groin Pain in Tennis Players | NCT04642300

The Effect of the Copenhagen Adduction Exercise on Groin Injuries Rate Among Soccer Players. | NCT04673903

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