Höft- och ljumsksmärta hos manliga ishockeymålvakter på elitnivå i Sverige.

Sammanfattning: Background: Hip and groin pain is common in ice hockey and particular in goaltenders, because their movement patterns make them particularly vulnerable. "Skate to the post-technique” (SMS-technique) is a relatively new technique that the goaltenders uses and no studies have been published where the SMS-technique is studied and the hypothesis is that the hip is subjected to high stresses which can lead to hip and/or groin pain. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hip/groin pain in male ice hockey goaltenders of elite level in Sweden and if factors such as age, level of SMS-technique use and prevention training can be linked with the pain. The study also examines whether the goalies are concerned of injuring the hip and/or groin. Method: Descriptive and comparative cross-sectional study consisted of an online survey in which 57 % of 94 goaltenders participated. Results: A total of 63 % responded that they have pain in the hip/groin every month or more frequently. Over half of the goaltenders follow a specific training program and a significant difference in pain incidence was seen between them and those who do not follow a training program, p = 0.01. Most responded that they are more or less worried of getting hurt in the hip/groin. No significant difference in the occurrence of pain could be observed at different degrees of using SMS-technique. Conclusion: Many goaltenders have hip/groin pain and those who have pain are more often following a specific exercise program to prevent injuries in the hip and/or groin.