Groin pain syndrome: an association of different pathologies and a case presentation

Bisciotti, G.B.; Auci, Alessio; Marzo, Francesco Di; Galli, R; Pulici, Luca; Carimati, Giulia; Quaglia, Alessandro; Volpi, Piero

doi:10.32098/mltj.03.2015.13

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“…Further discrepancies among studies can be explained, at least partially, considering that GPS represents a complex constellation of diverse, sometimes overlapping, clinical signs and symptoms [4,40], which is a true challenge for the medical sports physician.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…GPS is also known as athletic pubalgia, inguinal-related pain, sportsman's hernia, posterior wall weakness, athletic groin pain, or simply groin pain [2]. Although these terms are not completely synonymous and some of them may even be misleading [3], GPS is a widely diagnosed, complex medical issue among athletes, either professional or recreational/amateur [4,5].…”

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Effectiveness of a Preventative Program for Groin Pain Syndrome in Elite Youth Soccer Players: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind Study

Cotellessa,

Puce,

Formica

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Groin pain syndrome (GPS) is a prevalent issue in soccer. This study assessed the effectiveness of a new preventive protocol on GPS for youth soccer players. The protocol included targeted stretching and strengthening exercises for the adductor and core muscles from preseason to midseason. A questionnaire and two pain provocation tests were used for the evaluation. Mild GPS required positive results in at least two evaluations, while severe GPS was associated with pain incompatible with engagement in any activity confirmed by diagnostic ultrasound. Forty-two elite male athletes (aged 16.9 ± 0.7 years) participated in the study, with half of them assigned to the usual training (control group) and the remaining athletes undergoing the preventive protocol (treatment group) for 24 weeks. GPS rates were 14.3% (three diagnoses: two mild, one severe) in the treatment group and 28.6% (six diagnoses: three mild, three severe) in the control group. Toward the end of the season, three players, one from the treatment group and two from the control group had to stop playing due to severe GPS problems. In addition, one player in the control group stopped midseason. Even though the reduction in the risk of developing GPS was not significant (relative risk of 0.50 ([95%CI 0.14 to 1.74], p = 0.2759), the halved incidence of severe GPS and the increased muscle strength related to the treatment (p = 0.0277) are encouraging data for future studies.

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Effectiveness of a Preventative Program for Groin Pain Syndrome in Elite Youth Soccer Players: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind Study

Cotellessa,

Puce,

Formica

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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“…This case highlights that we should consider several differential diagnoses involving musculoskeletalrelated, hip-related and other aetiologies in athletes complaining of groin pain. 1 Osteitis pubis, a noninfectious chronic inflammatory condition without systemic inflammation, is particularly common in athletes who are involved in leg twisting sports. [2][3][4] Its incidence is relatively high; that of osteitis pubis is approximately 0.5%-8% in athletes, and male soccer players could be vulnerable to injuries (annual incidence, 10%-18%).…”

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Pubic bacterial osteomyelitis in a soccer player: a diagnostic pitfall

2022

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“…Preventing groin injury in field hockey is essential to reduce the burden on players and teams [ 2 ]. Thus, the implementation of preventive measures, the identification of the risk factors associated with the development of the injury, and the understanding of potential mechanisms exacerbating the severity of groin injury are paramount for this aim [ 3 ]. The complexity involved to ascertain the causes of groin injuries is well recognized, as in most cases the cause of injury is multifactorial [ 4 ].…”

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Effects of consecutive days of matchplay on maximal hip abductor and adductor strength in female field hockey players

Sánchez-Migallón

López-Samanés

Coso

et al. 2022

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two competitive field hockey matches, played on consecutive days, on maximal isometric hip adductor and abductor strength, wellness and fatigue. Methods Fourteen professional female field hockey players (age: 20.4 ± 5.4 years; body mass: 60.7 ± 7.2 kg; height: 167.0 ± 1.0 cm) volunteered to participate in this investigation. Maximal isometric hip adductor and abductor strength were obtained before (pre-match 1) and after the first match (post-match 1), after the second match (post-match 2), and 48 h after the second match. Locomotion patterns during the matches were obtained with portable Global Positioning System (GPS) and perceived exertion (RPE) was assessed after each match. In addition, Wellness Questionnaire (5-WQ) and the Total Quality Recovery Scale (TQR) were employed before the matches and 48 h after the second match. Results For the non-dominant limb, the maximal isometric hip adductor and abductor strength were lower after post-match 2 when compared to pre-match 1 (p = 0.011). Hip abductor strength in the non-dominant limb remained reduced 48 h after post-match 2 (p < 0.001). There were no differences in the total distance covered when comparing match 1 and match 2. Players reported more acute fatigue (5-WQ, p = 0.009) and increased muscle soreness on pre-match 2 compared to pre-match 1 (p = 0.015), while fatigue returned to pre-competition levels 48 h after post-match 2 (p = 0.027). No changes were observed in the TQR. Conclusion The assessment of maximal adductor and abductor strength before and after competitive matches, in addition to evaluating self-perceived fatigue by a wellness questionnaire can help to identify field hockey players with excessive fatigue responses during tournaments with a congested match program.

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Groin pain syndrome: an association of different pathologies and a case presentation

Cited by 22 publications

References 60 publications

Effectiveness of a Preventative Program for Groin Pain Syndrome in Elite Youth Soccer Players: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind Study

Effectiveness of a Preventative Program for Groin Pain Syndrome in Elite Youth Soccer Players: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind Study

Pubic bacterial osteomyelitis in a soccer player: a diagnostic pitfall

Effects of consecutive days of matchplay on maximal hip abductor and adductor strength in female field hockey players

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