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Int J Sports Med
DOI: 10.1055/a-2267-0262
Clinical Sciences

High Prevalence of Seasonal and Current Groin Problems in Rink Hockey Players

Marcos Quintana-Cepedal 
1   Department of Functional Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
2   Asturian Research Group in Performance, Readaptation, Training, and Health (ASTURES), University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
,
Bernat de Pablo Marquez 
3   Medical Services, Real Federacion Española de Patinaje, Barcelona, Spain
,
Miguel del Valle Soto
2   Asturian Research Group in Performance, Readaptation, Training, and Health (ASTURES), University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
4   Department of Morphology and Functional Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
,
Hugo Olmedillas 
2   Asturian Research Group in Performance, Readaptation, Training, and Health (ASTURES), University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
5   Functional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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Abstract

Groin problems are common in multidirectional sports. The aim of the present study is to assess seasonal, current, and trends for groin problems in rink hockey players, irrespective of their playing position, age, or gender. Rink hockey players from three countries [n=446 (162 female, 284 male)] were invited to participate in an online questionnaire. This form evaluated the prevalence of groin problems (time-loss and non-time-loss) for the 2022–2023 season, as well as monthly prevalence of groin problems (time-loss and non-time-loss). All groin problems were compared between playing position, gender, and age to assess between-group differences. Senior males reported the highest time-loss (25%) and non-time-loss (51%) for seasonal prevalence; while U-17 males reported the lowest in both categories of groin problems (time-loss 9%, non-time-loss 27%). No significant differences between playing position or gender were found for any of the groin problems analyzed. In-season prevalence (9–15.7%) of groin problems was significantly higher than pre-season (7.4%) prevalence (p<0.01). Seasonal prevalence of groin problems is common in rink hockey, regardless of gender, playing position, or age. Preventive efforts should be directed towards all players, regardless of their individual characteristics.

Keywords

HAGOS - rink hockey - female athletes - groin pain

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Publication History

Received: 19 December 2023

Accepted: 04 February 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
12 February 2024

Article published online:
02 April 2024

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