Abstract

Aim. Groin pain related to adductor strain in athletes is a common problem in sports medicine as much as groin injuries. The purpose of the present study was to investigate effect of diode laser and Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) on groin adductor strain in handball athletes. Materials and Methods. Forty handball male and female athletes with adductor groin strain were divided randomly into two groups. The experimental group (A) received (Diode laser 905 nm), FDM and medical treatment, while control group (B) received the sham laser, FDM and medical treatment. Outcome measures included the Copenhangen hip and groin outcome score (HAGOS) and pressure algometry. Results. both groups showed significant difference in the post treatment outcome measures, but the experimental group showed a more significant improvement than the control group with p-value > 0.05. Conclusion. the results imply that treatment of adductor groin strain in handball athletes by FDM and diode laser (905 nm) [LLLT] is more effective than FDM alone.

Key words:

Adductor strain, Diode Laser, Fascial distortion Model, HAGOS