Exercise Strategies to Prevent the Development of the Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Implications for Possible Prevention of Sports Hernias and Osteitis Pubis

G roin pain accounts for approximately 5% of patient visits to sports injury clinics (1). Groin pain is commonly thought of as pain in the area of the inguinal canal, pubic symphysis, and acetabular balland-socket joint. Crowninshield et al. (3) showed that loads of up to 8 times body weight can be distributed to the hips during activities such as jogging. With greater force generated during more stressful activities comes the increased risk of injury if the body is unable to distribute these forces appropriately.