Facts & Figures

Only 6% of studies on treatment of groin pain are ‚high quality‘. (Serner et al. 2015b)

Facts & Figures

Bone changes in the hip are similarly common in footballers with and without hip and groin problems. (Heerey et al. 2021)

Facts & Figures

61 % of medical conditions result from overuse. (Hölmich et al. 2014)

Facts & Figures

Chicken or egg? Asymptomatic professional footballers who have once had groin problems show reduced hip rotation. (Tak et al. 2015)

Facts & Figures

The most common cause in football: shooting movements. (Serner et al. 2015a)

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The Groin Playbook

Why your next course isn’t just a course.

Real cases. Practical solutions. Including Escape the Groin and the two-minute Groin Quickie.

 

A structured approach to the assessment and management of hip and groin pain in athletes.

The Groin Playbook translates current sports medicine evidence and clinical experience from elite sport into practical strategies that can be applied immediately in clinical practice.

 

The course focuses on clinical reasoning, assessment and management, providing a clear framework for working with athletes with hip and groin pain.

 

Who it’s for

Physiotherapists and sports doctors working with athletes across all levels of sport – from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete.

 

Clinical Background

Developed from over 16 years of clinical experience managing hip and groin pain in sport and informed by more than 100 scientific publications.

 

The framework is strongly informed by clinical work with the Austrian national football and ice hockey teams, ensuring the course remains highly practical and clinically relevant.

 

What you’ll gain & Course Details

  • A clear framework for assessing hip and groin pain
  • Key clinical examination and management strategies
  • Tools to develop individualised treatment plans

 

Price: € 199 (No VAT is charged due to small business exemption)

 

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

 

Format: 5 modules with a short quiz after each module

 

Content: Video lectures, quizzes and additional learning resources

 

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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Q: What will I learn in the course?

A: The course is structured into five modules, giving you a clear and practical framework to assess and manage athletes with hip and groin pain in your day-to-day clinical work:

  • Facts & Figures: Understanding common causes, key facts, and how to classify hip and groin pain
  • Examination: How to assess the hip joint, interpret imaging, and screen for lumbar spine and hernia-related presentations
  • Examination 2.0: Applying the Doha Agreement to identify clinical subgroups and differentiate between structures, symptoms, and underlying drivers
  • Management: Evidence-informed treatment options, including exercise therapy, shockwave therapy, and surgical considerations
  • Management 2.0: Practical rehabilitation strategies for adductor- and pubic-related groin pain
  • Additional Resources: Including Escape the Groin (a clinical reasoning case), The Groin Quickie (a fast, on-field assessment approach for clinicians working under pressure), a structured Groin Assessment Sheet, and my top three go-to exercises for adductor-related groin pain—ready to apply in your clinical practice

 

Q: Can I access the course offline?

A: Unfortunately, offline access isn’t available. However, you can access the course anytime on your phone, tablet, or desktop via the memberspot.de platform.

 

Q: How much time do I have to complete the modules?

A: You’ll have 100 days from the date of purchase, giving you plenty of time to work through the content at your own pace—and revisit key sections whenever you need them in practice.

 

Q: Will I receive a certificate?

A: Yes—once you complete the final module, you’ll automatically receive your certificate (3 CPD units, each equivalent to 45 minutes), ready to use for your professional development.

 

Q: Are the quizzes required to receive the certificate?

A: Yes. To pass, you’ll need to achieve at least 70% (7 out of 10 questions)—ensuring you have understood the key concepts you’ll apply clinically.

 

Q: Can I attempt the quizzes more than once? What if I don’t reach 70% straight away?

A: No problem at all—you can retake each quiz as many times as you like until you pass.

 

Book the Groin Playbook!

 

 

Please note:

  • By proceeding with this purchase, you confirm that you are purchasing as a business customer and not as a consumer.
  • The Groin Playbook (English) and Fokus Leiste Basic Course (German) are the same course content, offered in two different languages. To avoid duplicate purchases, please note that buying one of these courses gives you access to the full material. There is no need to purchase both versions.

 

 

Stefan Podar, M.App.Sc.

 

Liniengasse 53

1060 Vienna

Austria

 

Email: contact@thegroinphysio.com

 

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