Table 3 Characteristics of included studies
| Â | 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 |