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This study found that both stretching and core exercises significantly improved passive hip range of motion (ROM) in young men with limited mobility. Core exercises alone also showed notable improvements, especially in rotation.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation Science
Biomechanics

Background:

Limited passive hip range of motion (ROM) is often addressed through targeted hip stretching.
The impact of core stabilization, motor training, and myofascial stretching on hip mobility in asymptomatic individuals is not well-understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of three distinct exercise interventions and a control on passive hip ROM.
To determine if stretching, motor control, or core endurance exercises are more effective in improving hip mobility.

Main Methods:

24 young men with limited hip ROM were randomly assigned to four groups: stretching, stretching with motor control, core endurance with motor control, and a control group.
Participants completed a 6-week individualized home exercise program.
Two-way ANOVAs were used to analyze changes in hip ROM.

Main Results:

Both stretching interventions led to significant hip ROM improvements (p < 0.05), with rotation increasing up to 56%.
The core endurance and motor control group (without stretching) showed significant improvements in rotational ROM and moderate overall ROM gains.
Core endurance holding times improved by 38-53% in the relevant group.

Conclusions:

Myofascial stretching of the upper body and hip joint dramatically increases hip ROM in individuals with limited mobility.
Exercise interventions focusing on core stabilization and motor control can also enhance hip ROM, even without direct stretching.
Incorporating proximal stabilization exercises may be beneficial for extremity rehabilitation.