Hip and Groin Problems in Female Team-Sport Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hip and groin problems are common among team-sport athletes. However, few studies have been conducted in female athletes that have used the Doha Agreement classification system to categorize these problems.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the preseason point prevalence of hip and groin problems in elite female team-sport athletes. Secondary aims were to categorize the groin problems according to the Doha Agreement classification system and to explore the association between hip muscle strength and self-reported hip and groin function.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

Female athletes who participated in various sports underwent preseason assessment of isometric hip adduction and abduction strength, with pain levels recorded

SUBMITTER: Stadelmann JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11534163 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature