Inform Performance Dr Enda King - Key Principles of Athletic Hip & Groin Pain Rehab
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Oct 6, 2025 Dr. Enda King, a renowned sports physiotherapist and researcher, discusses critical aspects of athletic hip and groin pain rehabilitation. He shares insights on diagnosing acute versus chronic injuries and the complexities involved in chronic cases. Enda details the importance of functional assessments and establishing rehabilitation targets, emphasizing a holistic approach. He also addresses when to consider surgery versus rehab, highlighting key principles such as load management and motor control. Prepare to learn from a leader in sports rehabilitation.
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High-Volume Centres Force Faster Learning
- Enda described working at Aspetar where high caseloads expose tricky cases that drive learning.
- Seeing many difficult cases challenged processes and generated research questions quickly.
Acute vs Chronic Diagnostic Clarity
- Acute hip and groin injuries are generally well managed while chronic cases are diagnostically messy.
- Clinical tests reproduce pain but lack specificity and imaging often produces false positives.
Triage Red Flags Then Manage Three Pillars
- Triage first for red flags like femoral neck stress fracture or slipped epiphysis before rehab.
- If safe for rehab, manage load, anatomy irritability, and identify biomechanical drivers concurrently.