Affiliations: [a] Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, National University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | [b] MAHSA University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | [c] National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Corresponding author: P. Vijayakumar, Lecturer, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, National University Malaysia, Jln raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel.: +60 326 878 003; Fax: +60 326 878 199; E-mail: physiovjy@yahoo.com
Abstract: Osteitis pubis among soccer athletes is a disabling painful condition and it is difficult to manage without integrating a multimodal treatment approach. There is limited scientific evidence on the effectiveness of exercise in treating Osteitis pubis especially when it progress to a chronic painful condition. The purpose of this case report is to discuss the successful multimodal physiotherapeutic management for a 15-year old soccer athlete diagnosed with stage-IV Osteitis pubis. Land and water based active core muscle strengthening exercises, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques (PNF) and Manual Therapy are some of the essential components incorporated in multimodal intervention approach with emphasis to water based strength and endurance training exercises. The athlete was able to make progress to a successful recovery from his chronic painful condition and accomplished the clearly established clinical outcomes during each phase of rehabilitation.
