Hip and Groin Injuries in Professional Basketball Players: Impact on Playing Career and Quality of Life After Retirement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professional basketball players are at increased risk of hip and groin pain. Epidemiologic data exist on the prevalence of hip and groin issues among players in the National Basketball Association (NBA), but little is known about how these injuries affect athletes after retirement.

Hypothesis

A high proportion of retired NBA athletes would have hip and/or groin pain.

Study design

Cross-sectional survey.

Level of evidence

Level 4.

Methods

A survey was developed through an interdisciplinary focus group. The survey was developed to capture data regarding demographics, collegiate and professional athletic injuries, and current quality of life and musculoskeletal health. The questionnaire was electronically distributed to all members of the Nationa

SUBMITTER: Ekhtiari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6537324 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May/Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature