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Table 3 Characteristics of included studies

From: A systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of exercise therapy for groin pain in athletes

  Holmich et al. [23] McCarthy & Vicenzino [24] Rodriguez et al. [14] Wollin & Lovell [25] Verrall et al. [15]
Aim To compare an active training program with a conventional physiotherapy program in the treatment of severe & incapacitating adductor-related groin pain in athletes To describe an alternate approach to assessment & treatment of osteitis pubis To describe the pathomechanics, diagnostic procedures, classification & conservative management of osteitis pubis syndrome in elite soccer players To report on successful rehabilitation outcomes and two new possible clinical indicators for return to football post osteitis pubis To determine the outcome of treating chronic groin injury using a conservative (nonsurgical) treatment program
Study Design Randomised Clinical Trial Case Report Case Report Case Series Case Series
Sample Size 68 1 35 (over 8 year period) 4 27
Location of Study Denmark Australia Mexico Australia Australia
Sports Identified Soccer & other* Gaelic football Soccer Soccer Australian rules Football
  1. *Other included running, tennis, European handball, badminton, ice hockey, basketball, horseriding, rugby