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ArticleBMJ open sport & exercise medicine2019

Isometric versus isotonic exercise for greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a randomised controlled pilot study.

Christopher Clifford, Lorna Paul, Grant Syme, Neal L Millar

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Article in BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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16citing papers in PubMed, 7 pooled it
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 45 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Christopher CliffordDepartment of Physiotherapy, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK.
Lorna PaulSchool of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
Grant SymeDepartment of Physiotherapy, NHS Fife, Kirkcaldy, UK.
Neal L MillarInstitute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-9251-9907
Glasgow Caledonian University · GBInstitute of Infection and Immunity · CANHS Fife · GBNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde · GB

Funding

Medical Research Council MR/R020515/1Versus Arthritis 21346
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesGreater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain. Limited evidence exists for the effectiveness of exercise for GTPS. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of isometric and isotonic exercise for individuals with GTPS.

methodsThis randomised controlled pilot trial recruited 30 participants with GTPS. Both programmes consisted of daily, progressive home exercise for 12 weeks with 8 individual physiotherapy sessions over the trial period. The primary outcome measure was the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Gluteal (VISA-G) and secondary outcome measures included the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (0-10) and an 11-point Global Rating of Change Scale. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks.

resultsTwenty-three participants completed the trial. After 12 weeks, mean VISA-G scores improved in both groups; 55-65 in the isometric group and 62-72 in the isotonic group. 55% of the isometric group and 58% of the isotonic group achieved a reduction in pain of at least 2 points (minimally clinically important difference (MCID)) on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. 64% of the isometric group and 75% of the isotonic group had improved by at least 2 points (MCID) on the Global Rating of Change Scale.

conclusionIsometric and isotonic exercise programmes appear to be effective for individuals with GTPS and should be considered in the loading management of patients with this condition.

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PMID31673402
PMCPMC6797310
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