Conclusion
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In this large prospective cohort study, we identified that none of the baseline physical test results were associated with the change in patient-reported outcome over 24 weeks in athletes with PT after exercise treatment. Although muscle strength, flexibility, and pain level were improved during exercise treatment, no association was found between the change in these physical test results and symptom improvement. Only an improvement in the VAS-SLS test was associated with an improvement in the change in patient-reported outcome, although this association was not statistically significant after adjustment. These results do not support using physical test results to estimate prognosis or monitor treatment response. These findings aid physicians in making an adequate interpretation of the value of physical test results during the recovery of athletes with PT.