The epidemiology of hip and groin pain and Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS) in male and female Gaelic games players.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Hip and groin pain is common in Gaelic games players, but data are limited to elite males with poor representation of females. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, severity and factors associated with hip and groin pain and Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS) in male and female Gaelic games players.

Methods

A representative national sample of Gaelic games players completed a survey providing demographic information and details related to self-reported episodes of hip and groin pain and FAIS diagnosis within the last year. Players from multiple age grades, codes (Football/Hurling/Camogie) and levels of Gaelic games were included.

Results

A total of 775 players responded to the survey. The annual prevalence of hip and groin pain was 5

SUBMITTER: Jordan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423975 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature