Derek Ryan MISCP, CSCS

Chartered Physiotherapist

What factors cause a player to develop groin injuries?

Lack of conditioning

Reduced hip mobility

Strength deficits

Hip mobilityHip mobility

If our hips are mobile then we can reduce the risk of groin injuries.

Lack of strength will affect our balance and ability to get in and out of the corners efficiently.

Be observant & aware of tightness/pain/recurring injuries

Advise the player to be assessed & screened

Incorporate good hip exercises into their warm-up

http://www.youtube.com/embed/m9BqM6STHj8

Hip StretchHip Stretch

Tighten stomach

Squeeze ‘butt’ on kneeling leg

Quad StretchQuad Stretch

Excellent hip mobility & Quadriceps flexibility

Straight Leg raiseStraight Leg raise

Tighten stomach Raise 1 leg straight Squeeze ‘butt’ on

leg on ground Repeat 5 each leg

Lunging movementsLunging movements

Targets hip mobility and strength.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/RgSlG2UeAtU

http://www.youtube.com/embed/-GqU0gjv4Zc