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Categorized PT for Non-arthritic Hip and Groin Pain

Assessment of a Categorized Physical Therapy Protocol for Non-arthritic Hip and Groin Pain: a Randomized Controlled Study

Who can join

Ages 18 to 60 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* New patient presenting with non-arthritic hip impingement, hip pain, and groin pain (Tonnis 0-1)
* 18-60 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Arthritic hip pain (Tonnis 2+)
* \<18 and \>60 years old
* History of spinal fusion surgery
* History of low back pain with radicular pain
* History of hip arthroscopy
* History of inflammatory conditions, and other concurrent problems interfering with hip therapy (i.e., concurrent back/knee/foot/ankle/shoulder issues)
* Patients currently taking TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory conditions
* History of prior knee osteotomy
* Non-English speakers

About the study

There is currently limited literature on a categorized physical therapy protocol for management of hip pain. Only a handful of studies have looked at the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip with a standardized physical therapy treatment, primarily looking at manual therapy versus exercise therapy protocols. However, there are no studies observing the effect of a standardized physical therapy program on patients presenting with non-arthritic hip and groin pain. Based on the gap in the literature, this study will aim to assess the effect of matrix-based standard of care therapy in patients presenting with non-arthritic hip and groin pain.

What is being tested

• Matrix-based physical therapy (other)
• Standard-of-care physical therapy (other)

Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · Participants: 70 · Started: Dec 2, 2020

Contact the study team

• Jennifer Cheng · Phone: 6467146870

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT04720846

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.