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An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field
Published on: May 26, 2020
Groin pain in athletes
Jim Macintyre1, Chris Johson, Erik L Schroeder
1Center of Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Excellence, 3584 West 9000 South, Suite 405, West Jordan, UT 84088, USA. JMACSLC@aol.com
Abstract:
Groin pain is a common and often frustrating problem in athletes who engage in sports involving kicking, rapid accelerations and decelerations, and sudden direction changes. The most common problems are adductor strain, osteitis pubis, and sports hernia. Other causes must be considered, including nerve pain, stress fractures, and intrinsic hip pathology. There is significant overlap and multiple problems frequently coexist. Accurate diagnosis leads to directed treatment, with rehabilitation focused on functional closed-chain strengthening and core stability.
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