High previous-week training load amplifies hip adduction squeeze strength reductions in male academy football players with performance-limiting groin pain

Key Points

• Strength reductions in hip adduction were more pronounced in players with higher training loads.
• Athletes experiencing groin pain had notable decreases in performance measures, particularly in hip adduction strength.
• Analysis tracked training loads and strength metrics across a cohort of male academy football players.
• Implications suggest tailored training strategies may help mitigate performance issues related to groin pain.