Perplexing Pubic Pain: How Clinicians Might Approach Assessing and Managing Pubic-Related Groin Pain in Athletes

David F. Hanff; Solveig Thorarinsdottir; Adam Weir; Andrea B. Mosler; Willem M.P. Heijboer; Pim van Klij; Mathias Fabricius Nielsen

doi:10.2519/jospt.2026.13827

Perplexing Pubic Pain: How Clinicians Might Approach Assessing and Managing Pubic-Related Groin Pain in Athletes

David F. Hanff^*
, Solveig Thorarinsdottir
, Adam Weir
, Andrea B. Mosler
, Willem M.P. Heijboer
, Pim van Klij
, Mathias Fabricius Nielsen

^*Corresponding author for this work

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
La Trobe University
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam UMC
Heijboer Fysiotherapie & Training
Copenhagen University Hospital (Nordvest)

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Pubic-related groin pain is one of the least common clinical entities of groin pain in athletes. However, it can cause persistent and long-standing pain. In this Viewpoint, we summarize the current state of knowledge regarding terminology, underlying pathology and diagnosis, and imaging findings for pubic-related groin pain. We share new perspectives on the clinical presentation, sex-related differences, examination, the role of diagnostic imaging, and how examination findings may direct management. J Orthop Sports Phys.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	376-381
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Volume	56
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2026.13827
Publication status	Published - Jul 2026

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