School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Department of Health and Sport Sciences, South East Technological University, Carlow, Ireland.
PLoS One. 2024 Sep 25;19(9):e0309027. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309027. eCollection 2024.
Hip and groin pain is common in Gaelic games players, but data are limited to elite males with poor representation of females. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, severity and factors associated with hip and groin pain and Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS) in male and female Gaelic games players.
A representative national sample of Gaelic games players completed a survey providing demographic information and details related to self-reported episodes of hip and groin pain and FAIS diagnosis within the last year. Players from multiple age grades, codes (Football/Hurling/Camogie) and levels of Gaelic games were included.
A total of 775 players responded to the survey. The annual prevalence of hip and groin pain was 54.8%. Almost half of players (48.8%) continued to participate in sport, while 18.7% ceased participation and 32.5% reported reduced participation. Although 40% of episodes lasted no longer than 3 weeks, there was a high recurrence rate (33.5%). FAIS was reported by eight players, representing 1.9% of hip and groin complaints. Logistic regression models indicate male sex, playing both codes of Gaelic games and participating in additional sport were significant factors in predicting hip and groin pain.
Hip and groin pain is prevalent in Gaelic Games with FAIS accounting for a small proportion of cases. However, consideration of indicators of severity (participation impact/symptom duration/medical attention) is essential in understanding the context and magnitude of these hip and groin issues. Male players and players engaging in multiple sports are more likely to experience hip and groin pain.
臀部和腹股沟疼痛在盖尔式运动参与者中很常见，但数据仅限于精英男性，女性的代表性较差。本研究旨在调查男性和女性盖尔式运动参与者中臀部和腹股沟疼痛以及股骨髋臼撞击综合征（FAIS）的患病率、严重程度和相关因素。
盖尔式运动的代表性全国样本完成了一项调查，提供了人口统计学信息以及与过去一年中自我报告的臀部和腹股沟疼痛和 FAIS 诊断相关的详细信息。参与者来自多个年龄组、项目（足球/曲棍球/卡莫尔）和盖尔式运动水平。
共有 775 名球员对调查做出了回应。臀部和腹股沟疼痛的年患病率为 54.8%。几乎一半的球员（48.8%）继续参加运动，而 18.7%停止了运动，32.5%报告减少了参与。尽管 40%的发作持续时间不超过 3 周，但复发率很高（33.5%）。有 8 名球员报告了 FAIS，占臀部和腹股沟疼痛的 1.9%。逻辑回归模型表明，男性、同时参加两种盖尔式运动项目以及参加其他运动是预测臀部和腹股沟疼痛的重要因素。
臀部和腹股沟疼痛在盖尔式运动中很常见，FAIS 仅占病例的一小部分。然而，考虑严重程度的指标（参与影响/症状持续时间/医疗关注）对于理解这些臀部和腹股沟问题的背景和程度至关重要。男性运动员和从事多项运动的运动员更有可能出现臀部和腹股沟疼痛。
