Hip adduction and abduction strength in different test positions and their relationship to previous groin injuries in women footballers

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Key Points

  1. Hip flexion position must be considered when evaluating the isometric strength of hip ADD and ABD muscles and their associated strength ratio.
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE

Hip and groin injuries are common in elite female footballers, with an injury incidence of 0.5-1.94 injuries per 1000 hours (1-3). There is limited knowledge regarding hip position during isometric hip ADD and ABD strength testing. Additionally, knowledge is lacking in terms of the impact of prior groin injuries on hip adduction and abduction strength.

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the difference between isometric hip ADD and ABD strength, including strength ratios, in two hip testing positions (0 degrees hip flexion and 45 degrees hip flexion). The secondary objective was to determine whether these two testing positions could distinguish between players who reported groin pain over the last twelve months and those who did not.

Hip and groin injuries are common in elite female footballers, with an injury incidence of 0.5-1.94 injuries per 1000 hours.
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Hip flexion angle and method of testing must be considered when assessing isometric hip ADD and ABD strength.

METHODS

96 elite female football players completed the study. Relevant exclusion criteria were any self-reported hip or knee injuries, history of low back pain or any acute injuries/conditions that could negatively influence the participants ability to complete a maximal voluntary isometric

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