Groin Pain in Youth Football - Screening and Interventions for Pain, Strength, and Function

PhD defence by Matthew David DeLang

Assessment Committee

Professor Michael Kjær, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen (Chairperson)
Associate professor Markus Waldén, Linköping University
Professor Enda King, Leeds University

Supervisors

Clinical Professor Kristian Thorborg

Department

Department of Clinical Medicine

Graduate Programme

Health and Medical Sciences

Place

Building: Hvidovre Hospital, Room: Auditorium 3+4, Center E (Entrance East), Kettegård Alle 30, 2650 Hvidovre

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Short description of the thesis

Youth football players experience groin pain at rates comparable to professional players, but often without the same resources to manage their injuries. Previous injuries increase the risk of future problems, highlighting the importance of identifying and addressing groin pain early, rather than waiting for more serious injuries to develop. 

Spanning three continents – North America, Africa, and Europe – this thesis investigates how groin pain affects youth football players, how it can be identified and monitored, and how targeted exercise interventions can be implemented. Ultimately, this research aims to provide practical tools to identify and address groin problems early in youth football players.