Evaluating the Prevalence of Signs and Symptoms Associated With Hip-Related Groin Pain in Youth Ice Hockey and Ringette, Part 1: A Reliability and Cross-Sectional Study

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms associated with hip-related groin pain in youth athletes.
• Conducted a cross-sectional study design among youth ice hockey and ringette players.
• Evaluated the reliability of hip screening tools for detecting symptoms of FAI syndrome.
• Collected data on the signs and symptoms experienced by participants.
• Findings indicate a notable prevalence of hip-related signs and symptoms in the population studied.
• The reliability of current hip screening tools remains a concern, limiting their effectiveness in assessment.

Abstract