Technology is advancing. So should our approach to rehabilitation and training.
The hip and groin region is one of the most complex areas of the body. With injuries ranging from acute strains to chronic pain, athletic performance and injury management principles are more important than ever.
This guide draws on the expertise of hip and groin specialists to help practitioners better understand and improve their lower body assessment and treatment strategies.
Your hip and groin questions, answered.
Q:Which hip and groin muscles contribute most to athletic performance?
Q:Which supportive muscle groups are important to test and train during rehab?
Q:What hip and groin qualities should I track during rehab?
Q:How can I put it all together through case-based examples?
... and much, much more.
Whether managing adductor-related groin pain, recovering from a total hip arthroplasty or implementing a proper strengthening and prevention program, accurate and reliable objective measurements are a crucial part of evidence-based-practice.
Valid and reliable clinical assessment protocols can enable practitioners to acquire accurate data that can assist them in implementing high-quality rehabilitation and return-to-sport practices.
Isometric testing, particularly in the long-lever hip adduction position, is a highly valuable test in the primary and secondary prevention of Athletic Groin Pain.
Using objective methods of strength measurement is an essential component of my patient assessment regardless of diagnosis, sport, level of athlete and age.
Athletes sometimes develop decreased adductor strength before they report groin pain. Regular strength measurement may identify these issues early, providing an opportunity for early intervention before the pathology progresses.
