The literature is inconsistent regarding whether differences in hip ROM are related to groin pain in athletes.
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Measuring ROM can be performed in a position that reflects the biomechanics of specific sports.
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Differences in hip ROM tested in sport specific positions has never been tested for in vivo.
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Non injured players show symmetrical total sport specific hip ROM.
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Sport specific hip ROM is reduced in footballers with adductor related groin pain.