Risk factors for groin pain in male high school soccer players: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Groin pain is one of the most common pain conditions reported by soccer players, especially adductor muscle-related pain. However, there are no reports of risk factors in high school soccer players. In order to establish a preventive method for groin pain, it is important to understand the physical characteristics of people with groin pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk factors associated with having groin pain in order to establish a preventive exercise for groin pain in high school soccer players.