Changes in abdominal muscle thickness measured by ultrasound are not associated with recovery in athletes with longstanding groin pain associated with resisted hip adduction
| Authors | Jaap Jansen, Jan Mens, Frank Backx, Henk J. Stam |
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| Published in | journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy |
| Publication date | October 2009 |
| Research groups | Clinical Decision Making in Movement Care |
| Type | Article |
Summary
Athletes with longstanding groin pain associated with resisted hip adduction have been shown to have abnormal activation of the transversus abdominis (TA). Therefore, exercises targeting the TA to help stabilize the lumbopelvic area are generally used in the rehabilitation of these athletes.
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| Language | English |
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| Published in | journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy |
| Year and volume | 39 10 |
| Key words | echography, groin injury, physical therapy, transversus |
| Digital Object Identifier | 10.2519/jospt.2009.3068 |
| Page range | 724-732 |