ADDUKTOR KASLAR İLE İLİŞKİLİ KASIK AĞRISI OLAN ADOLESAN SPORCULARDA ADDUKTOR SIKIŞTIRMA KUVVETİ VE FONKSİYONEL SEVİYENİN İNCELENMESİ

Purpose: Adductor-related groin pain (ARGP) are the most common groin problem in athletes. The present study aimed to compare adductor squeeze strength and functional levels of adolescent athletes having ARGP with asymptomatic controls. Methods: A total of 52 adolescent athletes (26 in the ARGP group; 26 in the healthy control group) were included in the study. Visual Analog Scale was used for pain intensity. Stabilizer (pressure biofeedback unit) was used to evaluate the adductor squeeze strength. The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) was used to determine functional levels. Results: Demographic characteristics were similar between groups (p>0.05). Adductor squeeze strength was lower in the ARGP group when compared to controls (p<0.001). The HOS activity of daily living and sport subscales were lower in the ARGP group than the control group (p<0.001). Conclusion: Athletes with ARGP demonstrated lower muscle strength and functional levels than healthy controls. Determining the muscle strength and functional levels of adolescent athletes is critical to identify the athletes at risk to prevent the re-injury of the adductor muscles.