Physio Network [Case Studies] From the pitch to the clinic: a groin injury case study with Dr Stacey Hardin
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May 21, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Stacey Hardin, a seasoned physical therapist and athletic trainer, shares her insights from over a decade in elite soccer. She dives into a detailed case study of a soccer player's groin injury, exploring the challenges of diagnosis and the role of MRI. Dr. Hardin emphasizes the significance of a multidisciplinary approach and highlights the shift towards non-surgical management for faster recovery. Listeners will appreciate her strategies for assessing and guiding athletes through the complex return-to-play process.
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Groin Injury Match Anecdote
- A 25-year-old pro soccer player sustained a right groin injury during a match after a missed tackle.
- Despite feeling a pop and in pain, he initially declined on-field evaluation and played 18 more minutes.
Pop Signal in Groin Injury
- Feeling a "pop" in a groin injury suggests a significant event like an avulsion.
- Considering avulsion fractures is crucial even in a 25-year-old athlete with typical groin injury mechanism.
Clinical Findings and MRI Match
- The athlete had a palpable divot at the adductor longus tendon, confirmed by MRI showing a 2 cm retraction avulsion.
- Despite injury, he had near full range of motion and some ability to resist adductor muscle contractions due to muscle redundancy.