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Trial reportBMJ open2026

Physiotherapist-led education and exercise for patients with MRI-verified hip abductor tendon pathology: a prospective cohort study.

Mathias Høgsholt, Signe Kierkegaard-Brøchner, Jeppe Lange, Bent Lund, Stian Langgård Jørgensen, Kristian Thorborg, Marie Bagger Bohn

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Trial report in BMJ open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06418217 (3 Months Semi-supervised Exercise Intervention for Patients With Hip Abductor Tendon Pathology), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 Months Semi-supervised Exercise Intervention for Patients With Hip Abductor Tendon Pathology (HATP): A Prospective Clinical Cohort Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorJeppe LangeRan2024 to 2027Enrolled60ConditionsGluteal Tendinitis, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, Hip and Thigh Injury, Rupture of Hip Abductor Tendon (Disorder)ArmsExercise and Patient Education
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Mathias HøgsholtDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark mathog@clin.au.dk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3394-6743
Signe Kierkegaard-BrøchnerDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark.
Jeppe LangeDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6868-7513
Bent LundH-HIP, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Physio- and Occupational Therapy, Horsens Regional Hospital, Horsens, Central Denmark Region, Denmark.
Stian Langgård JørgensenDepartment of Physiotherapy, Via University College - Campus Aarhus N, Aarhus N, Central Denmark Region, Denmark.
Kristian ThorborgSport Orthopedic Research Center - Copenhagen (SORC-C), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark.
Marie Bagger BohnDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1449-7869

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo investigate changes in lateral hip pain following a 3-month, physiotherapist-led, education and exercise programme in patients with clinically and MRI-verified hip abductor tendon pathology.

designProspective cohort study.

settingSecondary care, Danish public teaching hospital.

participantsFrom May 2024 to July 2025, 60 patients (100% women) with lateral hip pain duration of >6 months, aged 18-75 years (mean age 58.2), MRI-verified hip abductor tendon pathology were included; 55 patients completed the intervention.

interventionsPatient education on load management and modification of daily activity was provided through seven physiotherapist-led sessions over 3 months. Additionally, patients followed an individually progressed daily home-based exercise programme. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome was change in the subscale pain of the revised Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS). Secondary outcomes included hip-related patient-reported outcomes and health-related quality of life, isometric hip muscle strength and a 30-second Chair Stand Test (30s-CST).

resultsAdherence to the exercise protocol was 85%. The mean (95% CI) score in the revised HAGOS pain improved from 46.4 (41.5 to 51.2) to 60.1 (54.4 to 65.7) at 3 months follow-up. Clinically relevant improvements were observed in secondary hip-related patient-reported outcomes, alongside improvements in generic patient-reported outcomes. Minor strength improvements were observed, while the 30s-CST improved from 11.7 (10.6 to 12.9) to 14.2 (12.8 to 15.6) repetitions.

conclusionsFollowing 3 months of physiotherapist-led, combined patient education and exercise therapy, patients with clinically and MRI-verified hip abductor tendon pathology, seen in secondary care, experienced clinically relevant changes in lateral hip pain measured by the revised HAGOS pain. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT06418217.

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Exercise TherapyHip JointPatient Education as TopicPhysical TherapistsTendinopathyAdolescentAdultAgedDenmarkFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedMuscle StrengthProspective StudiesHipMusculoskeletal disordersPhysical Therapy Modalities

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