Groin Strain

A groin strain is a tearing of the adductor muscles that connect the pelvis to the leg. They are used to help maintain balance and are important for rapid changes in direction and sprinting. Sudden resistance or quick changes in speed or direction, which leads to a tear in the muscle fibers, normally causes this injury.

Symptoms

o Sharp pain in the groin area
o Swelling or bruising
o Pain or inability during adduction
o Tightening of the muscles in the groin area after the injury was sustained

Treatment

o R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method
o Ultrasound or Laser

Consulting an A.R.M. sports physician for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for a groin strain will ensure a full and speedy recovery.

Hip Bursitis

Hip bursitis is an injury to the bursa sac located on the pointed bone of the hip known as the greater trochanter. The bursa sac is filled with fluid and acts as a cushion between the bones and the soft tissue surrounding them. Impacts directly to the hip or constant stress on the bursa from activities such as running or cycling are common causes for Hip Bursitis.

Symptoms

o Pain at point of hip sometimes extending into thigh
o Worsening of pain at night or when walking or squatting

Treatment

o Rest and Ice
o Anti-inflammatory medication when necessary
o Cortisone injection when needed

Consulting an A.R.M. sports physician for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for hip bursitis will ensure a full and speedy recovery.

Hip pointer

Hip pointer injuries involve high impacts delivered to the general hip region causing bruising and sometimes detachment of small pieces of bone. Bleeding is common and generally can be found in the front and the side of the hip. Swelling can cause pain during movement of the hip.

Symptoms

o Bruising and swelling around the hip
o Pain and tenderness to touch
o Limitations of athletes range of motion
o Reduction of strength in some of the hip muscles

Treatment

o Rest and ice
o Anti-inflammatory medication when necessary
o Sports Massage

Consulting an A.R.M. sports physician for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for a hip pointer will ensure a full and speedy recovery.

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans, not limited to a specific joint, is mainly caused by the lack of blood supply to the end of the bone affecting the cartilage in that specific region. Once blood supply is restricted a fragment of cartilage or bone may become loose and break off causing considerable amounts of pain.

Young adults and teenagers are most affected by this condition especially when active in sports. Early diagnosis of this type of injury can limit the damage caused and allow for a quick and full recovery.

Symptoms

o Pain
o Locking of joint
o Decrease in range of motion
o Swelling and tenderness

Treatment

o Rest
o Brace when necessary
o Anti-inflammatory medication when necessary

Consulting an A.R.M. sports physician for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for Osteochondritis dissecans will ensure a full and speedy recovery.

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis Syndrome involves both the muscles in the buttocks and the sciatic nerve. When these muscles become too tight, they generate pressure on the sciatic nerve. This causes pain radiating down the leg. The adductor muscle group located on the inside of the thigh is responsible for this condition.

Symptoms

o Tenderness in or around the muscle
o Pain in buttocks
o Reduced range of motion in hip

Treatment

o Apply heat
o Stretch the piriformis muscle

Consulting an A.R.M. sports physician for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for piriformis syndrome will ensure a full and speedy recovery.

Snapping Hip

Snapping hip is characterized by a snapping sensation caused by overextending or over-flexing of the hip. It can be either internal or lateral and involves muscle fibers located on top of the hip. Lateral snapping is the muscle fibers on the outside of the hip moving over the top of the femur bone, while internal snapping is due to the Iliopsoas muscle flicking across the interior part of the pelvis.

Symptoms

o Snapping or clicking in the hip
o Mild pain is felt by 1/3 of patients with this condition

Treatment

o Rest
o Stretching of muscles
o Myofascial techniques

Consulting an A.R.M. sports physician for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for snapping hip will ensure a full and speedy recovery.

Stress Fractures

Stress fractures, while not the most common, still affect many athletes across different sports. Common stress fractures are due to constant use of muscle groups, which leads to higher bone stress once these muscles are exhausted. Stress fractures can also be caused by changes on the surfaces of the playing field.

Symptoms

o Pain during distance running
o Tenderness near or around injury location
o Swelling near or around injury location

Treatment

o Rest for up to 8 weeks
o Continue exercise in aquatic environment

Consulting an A.R.M. sports physician for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for a stress fracture will ensure a full recovery.