Case Reports and Reviews: Open Access

Clinical Reasoning in Physiotherapy Management and Return to Sport of an Elite Hockey Athlete With Adductor Related Groin Pain

Andrew Smythe

Abstract

Adductor related groin pain is a common and debilitating condition in hockey athletes leading to impaired performance and match unavailability. This case study explores the clinical reasoning involved in the management of a young male hockey player, suffering from adductor-related groin pain (ARGP). Assessment highlighted a complex case, symptoms stemming from several intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Treatment was directed at addressing these factors to resolve symptoms and achieve his goal of being fit in time for national squad trials.

Keywords: Adductor related groin pain, Return to sport, Hockey, Physiotherapy, Clinical reasoning.