Overview
Athletic osteitis pubis is a pathologic entity that can cause functional impairment. Scientific evidence have noticed that athletes experiment pain and a decrease on strength. Moreover, this symptomathology can affect daily life and functionality. There is no scientific evidence about the influence of manual therapy (MT) as a single treatment to improve this condition. The investigators decided to conduct a randomized controlled trial to compare the effects of a MT technique with placebo technique.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Athletes diagnosed with osteitis pubis stage 1 with at least 3 months of evolution.
- Internal rotation ROM limited.
- Positive provocation pain tests.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pain due to intraarticular hip pathology.
- Hip pain due to inflamatory diseases.
- Previous surgical interventions in hip, pelvis or lumbar spine.
- MRI results or provocation pain tests inconcluyent