ABSTRACT
This chapter determines the characteristics of Rugby League players with groin injuries and identifies any trends that may help in developing strategies to reduce the number of groin injuries in future. Isokinetic assessment may be utilised to reveal specific deficiencies in strength or power in professional Rugby League players. Estwanik, Sloane and Rosenberg stated that groin injuries frequently occur in sports involving quick acceleration and sudden changes of direction due to the abnormal lengthening of the muscle components surrounding the hip. These results suggest that pre-season testing should involve the assessment of hip abductors and adductors. Specific rehabilitation exercises need to be prescribed to increase the strength of these muscles and diminish the imbalance between the left and right limb. Limb dominance does not influence site of the injury. Due to the large amount of lateral movement and use of the hip abductors and adductors in the game of Rugby League, a more balanced resistance programme is required.
