Introduction The Modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS) remains the consensus balance examination tool for the evaluation of a sport-related concussion ...

Introduction Sport-related concussions [SRC] can significantly impact students’ attendance and academic performance, underscoring the need for gradual return-to-learn protocols. Understanding the ...

Background Shoulder MRI for diagnostic purposes carries an inherent risk of finding asymptomatic changes not causing problems. This can lead to overdiagnosis and ultimately, overtreatment. To mitigate ...

Introduction Understanding how people cope with the short- and long-term impacts of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and what influences their choice of management (operative vs non-operative) ...

Introduction In academy football players, absolute adductor squeeze strength increases during maturation. Cross-sectional studies suggest that in adult football players, previous groin pain may ...

Introduction Longstanding groin pain has traditionally been viewed as a local musculoskeletal injury. Findings of reduced maximal strength, multiple painful tissues without clear injuries, and ...

Introduction Hip arthroscopy is an established method for treating hip-related groin pain. In the past decade, an abundance of peer-review papers has focused on optimizing the surgical treatment. We ...

Introduction Contemporary models of pain emphasise that clinicians shouldn’t use ‘nocebic language’ when giving a diagnosis. However, a negative effect on pain has never been demonstrated in a patient ...

Introduction Adductor-related groin pain is the most prevalent injury in football and ice hockey. Targeted hip adductor strengthening exercises are effective at reducing the risk of groin problems.

Introduction Prospective injury and illness surveillance is crucial to understand the incidence, prevalence, and patterns of health problems, and form the basis for prevention strategies. However, ...

Introduction The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate an early groin problem detection strategy and to monitor hip adduction and abduction strength of rugby union players during a full ...

Introduction Eccentric hip adductor (EHAdd) strength is a relevant outcome measure for male athletes competing in multi-directional sports, where adductor-related groin pain is prevalent. This study ...