Improving hip hinge movement and confidence
Evaluating the Founder Exercise Technique: Improving Mechanics and Confidence in the Hip Hinge
This study is testing whether the Founder exercise can help people improve their hip hinge movement and boost their confidence in doing it.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Central Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Orlando, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06871098 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Founder exercise in enhancing participants' kinematics during hip hinge movements. It employs a single group pre-post test design, where baseline data is collected before the intervention, followed by an individual session with UCF DPT students. Participants will undergo a pre-intervention assessment, receive instruction on the hip hinge, and then complete a post-intervention assessment to measure any changes in movement and confidence levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 to 50 who can perform physical exercises and understand verbal and tactile cues.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of low back, pelvic, or hip pain, or those with current musculoskeletal injuries affecting lower body function may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve patients' ability to perform hip hinge movements safely and confidently.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach may be novel, similar interventions focusing on movement mechanics have shown promise in improving physical performance in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 50 years. * Ability to perform physical exercises, including bending at the waist. * Ability to understand verbal and tactile cues. Exclusion Criteria: * History of low back pain, pelvic pain, or hip pain. * Participants that have pain with the intervention. * Current or past musculoskeletal injuries affecting hip, knee, ankle, or foot function. * Any condition limiting the ability to perform or participate in physical activities. * Pregnant individuals or those planning pregnancy during the study duration. * This project will exclude the following special populations from participating: Adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers), pregnant women, and prisoners. Pregnant women will be excluded due to the natural change in body mechanics that occurs during pregnancy, as this would lead to outliers in the data.
Where this trial is running
Orlando, Florida
- University of Central Florida — Orlando, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.