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Current Sports Medicine Reports· 2018Q3· Review

Core Muscle Injuries in Athletes

Alexander E. Poor, Johannes B. Roedl, Adam C. Zoga, William C. Meyers

Short summary

Lower abdominal and groin injuries are common in athletes, but a lack of nomenclature consensus hinders understanding and treatment.

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Key points

  • Lower abdominal and groin injuries are prevalent in athletes, leading to pain and missed playing time.
  • A primary obstacle to understanding these injuries is the lack of consensus on their naming and classification.
  • Recent years have brought advancements in the comprehension, prevention, diagnosis, and management of these injuries.

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Abstract

Lower abdominal and groin injuries are among the most common causes of pain and lost playing time in sports. Perhaps the most important obstacle in understanding these injuries is the lack of consensus on nomenclature. There have been numerous advances in recent years in the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these injuries. The purpose of this review is to provide a general perspective on the current understanding of these injuries and a summary of recent advances.

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Field: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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