Study quality on groin injury management remains low: a systematic review on treatment of groin pain in athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Groin pain in athletes is frequent and many different treatment options have been proposed. The current level of evidence for the efficacy of these treatments is unknown.

Objective

Systematically review the literature on the efficacy of treatments for groin pain in athletes.

Methods

Nine medical databases were searched in May 2014.

Inclusion criteria

treatment studies in athletes with groin pain; randomised controlled trials, controlled clinical trials or case series; n>10; outcome measures describing number of recovered athletes, patient satisfaction, pain scores or functional outcome scores. One author screened search results, and two authors independently assessed study quality. A best evidence synthesis was performed. Relationships between qualit

SUBMITTER: Serner A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4484372 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature