Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a term used to highlight that lateral hip pain can come from a variety of sources. This condition is common, especially in the 40-60 year-old age group....[Read More]
A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning and reduces the friction from tendons and muscles rubbing on underlying bones....[Read More]
Tinea cruris is commonly known as “Jock Itch.” This is a round, itchy, red fungal infection of the upper thighs in the area typically covered by underwear briefs....[Read More]
Hip pain is a common complaint among athletes. A particular area of recent focus is Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI typically affects young athletes....[Read More]
Testicular trauma can occur with multiple different mechanisms, but blunt trauma is the most common in athletes. The most common mechanism of injury in athletes is from direct impact from falls, kicks, ball contact, and impact on vehicles or bicycles....[Read More]
“Snapping hip” is a medical condition that describes the catching of tendons across the hip joint on movement of the hip. Because this condition often occurs in dancers (ballet dancers in particular), it is often referred to as “dancer’s hip.”...[Read More]
The hip joint is made up of a ball and socket. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, or SCFE, is a condition primarily seen in older children and adolescents where the growth plate within the ball
is weakened and causes the two ends to slip off....[Read More]
Saddle sores include a range of skin conditions seen in the pelvic/genital region of cyclists. They occur as a result of moisture, pressure and friction where athletes sit on the bike seat (saddle). ...[Read More]
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PR) is an inflammatory condition that most often affects older patients. Typical symptoms include severe proximal muscle and joint stiffness/pain, most often in the shoulder girdle and hips....[Read More]
Osteitis pubis is an inflammation of the pubic symphysis and surrounding muscle insertions. Also referred to as pubic bone stress injury, it occurs due to isolated or repetitive insult to the pubic symphysis and nearby structures....[Read More]
The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick band of fascia (a kind of hard flesh) that extends down the outside of the upper thigh....[Read More]
This injury typically occurs with overuse, especially in sports and activities that involve sprinting, jumping, and kicking; these include dance, martial arts, track & field, soccer, and cycling....[Read More]
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a regional pain disorder in which patients experience lateral hip pain and tenderness. These symptoms may be caused by inflamed tendons, muscles, bursa or other structures surrounding the greater trochanter, the large bony prominence on the side of the hip....[Read More]
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a common cause of hip pain. Impingement occurs because of an abnormal shape of the ball or socket of the hip joint....[Read More]
Athletic pubalgia is defined as pain in the groin area of an athlete. It has been given many names in the past, such as "sportsman's hernia" and "hockey groin."...[Read More]
An adductor strain or groin strain is a stretch, pull or tear in any of the adductor muscles or their tendons. This occurs in 10-30% of soccer and hockey players....[Read More]
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