Assessing and Treating Groin Injuries in Athletes

In this episode with Dr Stacey Hardin, we explore an interesting case study of a 25 year old soccer player who sustained a groin injury during match play. We cover:

• Subjective history
• On-field examination 
• Differential diagnosis within this body area
• Objective history
• Surgical vs conservative management 
• Role of MRI in the management of this injury
• Role of multidisciplinary management

Dr Stacey Hardin is a physical therapist and athletic trainer based in the United States. She has worked in elite soccer for over 10 years and currently works as the Director of Medical for Bay FC. In addition to her work in professional soccer, Hardin is actively involved in applied research and education.

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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network