Effect of Core Exercises on Hip Dysfunction After Inguinal Hernia

Abd Elmalek, Asmaa Mohammed Marie; Othman, Eman Mohamed; Ismail, Maged Mohamed; Abd-Elwahed, Doaa Atef Aly

doi:10.21608/ejptr.2025.405919.1049

Effect of Core Exercises on Hip Dysfunction After Inguinal Hernia

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Document Type : Original Article

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¹ Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Cairo University, Egypt

² Physical Therapy Department for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

³ Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

10.21608/ejptr.2025.405919.1049

Abstract

Background: Hip dysfunction is a common postoperative complication in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. Core exercises are often recommended to enhance hip function and prevent recurrence. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of core exercises on hip disability in patients post-inguinal hernia surgery. Material and Methods: Seventy male patients aged 25-35 years with hip disability post-inguinal hernia surgery were randomly assigned to either the study group (Group A) or the control group (Group B). Group A received core exercises in addition to conventional physical therapy for 12 weeks, while Group B received only conventional physical therapy. Outcomes were measured using the Harris Hip Score (HHS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and hip range of motion (ROM). Results: Both groups showed significant improvements post-treatment; however, Group A exhibited greater improvements Group A exhibited greater improvements in HHS (↑ 42.3% vs. 29.4%), VAS scores (↓ 73.5% vs. 55.1%), and hip ROM compared to Group B (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Incorporating core exercises with conventional therapy significantly improves hip function and reduces pain in post-inguinal hernia surgery patients.

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