Abstract
Objective: To evaluate adductor strength and groin function in high level rink hockey players and its relationship with groin pain in the previous season. Material and method: A cross-sectional study was performed where hip/groin strength and function was assessed via 5 seconds Squeeze Test and Hip and Groin Ouctome Score in 11 high level rink hockey players. Results: Overall prevalence for groin pain was 81.8% (54% of the participants suffered groin pain during the previous season), and 18.2% suffered time-loss groin pain. Mean strength in the 5SST was 254.68N (3.25Nm/Kg) and HAGOS questionnaire reached 90/100 points in the whole sample. Similar adductor strength values were observed between healthy athletes and previously injured who suffered time-loss groin pain (P=0.261-0.948; g: 0.04-0.85). Statistically significant differences were found for the following HAGOS subscales: Pain, function, sports and recreational activities, and quality of life between groups (P=0.005-0.042; g: 0.34-2.65; r: 0.3-0.61). Conclusion: More than a half of the participants suffered groin pain, of which one third suffered time-loss groin pain. Function assessed via HAGOS seems to be the main proxy that discriminates between groups. Medical staff should implement this questionnaire to detect and avoid the progression of this injury
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