Category Archives: Sports Hernia

This article follows Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia) Part 1, and discusses the non-surgical management of athletic pubalgia with a focus on exercise rehabilitation. 1. Rest and Activity Modification Avoid activities that exacerbate the pain, such as running, twisting, or heavy lifting Engage in low-impact exercises like swimming or cycling to maintain fitness without stressing the … Continue reading Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 2
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Despite its name, a sports hernia is not an actual hernia. It’s an injury (usually a tear) to a tendon or muscle in your lower abdomen or groin that causes chronic pain. Approximately 5-18% of adult athletes experience sports hernias every year. A better, but lesser known, name for this injury is athletic pubalgia. Athletic … Continue reading Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 1
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