The exercise programs described are standardized by
guidelines for progression according to the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines [28].
Progression of exercises will also be based on the physiotherapists’
clinical assessment and tailored to the individual
participants needs. The usual care exercise program
has additional functional exercises to account for the extra
time spent on hip strengthening exercises by the hip
strengthening group participants. The use of additional
manual therapy will also be decided for individual participants
according to their clinical need