Hip Manipulation for Improved Strength in Patients With Hip Pain

NCT06655987 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IRB 24-062
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential effects of an unrestrained femoral internal rotation (UFIR) manipulation technique on hip external rotation strength in individuals with nonspecific hip pain. The results of this study may help physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to better understand the effectiveness of this technique in improving hip strength and function in patients with nonspecific hip pain.

Conditions

Hip Pain

Keywords

Hip Pain; Hip Weakness; UFIR Manipulation; Manual Therapy; Physical Therapy; Joint Manipulation; Hip External Rotation Strength

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in hip external rotation strength (measured in pounds using a hand-held dynamometer)

  Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, and one-week follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving the Unrestrained Femoral Internal Rotation (UFIR) manipulation.

Other: Unrestrained Femoral Internal Rotation (UFIR) manipulation

Control Group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Participants receiving a sham manipulation (gentle hand placement)

Other: Sham manipulation

Interventions

Unrestrained Femoral Internal Rotation (UFIR) manipulation OTHER

This is the primary intervention applied to the experimental group. It involves a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust at the greater trochanter of the affected hip, intended to improve joint mobility and potentially address neuromuscular dysfunction contributing to hip pain and weakness.

Experimental Group

Sham manipulation OTHER

This serves as the control intervention. It involves gentle hand placement over the affected hip\'s external rotators for a brief duration. This is intended to mimic the physical contact of the UFIR manipulation without actually delivering the therapeutic thrust.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Andrews University: lead

Study Sites (1)

SKYE Physiotherapy

Columbia, Maryland, 21044, United States

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 22, 2024
• First Posted: October 24, 2024
• Study Start: July 4, 2024
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2025
• Study Completion: February 15, 2025
• Last Updated: July 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)