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Groin Injuries

Understanding Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia)

Peer-Reviewed Article

Sports hernia, or athletic pubalgia, is a condition causing groin pain in athletes due to strain or tear of soft tissues.

Man holding a skeleton of the pelvis

Overview

Man holding a skeleton of the pelvis

Understanding Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia)

Two views of snapping hip syndrome.

Common Types of Groin Injury

View of the pelvis with groin muscles highlighted

Groin Strain and Injury

Symptoms

Man holding a skeleton of the pelvis

Signs and Symptoms of Athletic Groin Injury

Technician administering MRI for a patient lying supine.

Sports Hernia Symptoms and Diagnosis

Causes and Diagnosis

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Sports Hernia Causes and Risk Factors

Doctor examining a pelvic xray.

Groin Pain Diagnosis

Goalie defending goal on a soccer field.

Athletic Groin Injury Causes and Risk Factors

Treatment

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Groin Injury Treatments

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Sports Hernia Treatment

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