1. Hip Injuries
Sports Medicine I

2. Injury to Coccyx Four fused vertebrae on the lower end of the spine
Bruised from falling on hard surface
Treated by PRICE

3. Hip Dislocation
Dangerous condition only to be handled by medical personnel
Never attempt to reduce
Could permanently damage nerves and blood vessels

4. Osteitis Pubis Repetitive stress on pubic symphsis
Causes a chronic inflammatory condition
Athlete has pain with running
Rest, anti-inflammatory meds and rest

6. Piriformis Syndrome
Caused by compression of the piriformis muscle on the sciatic nerve
Causes numbness and tingling along nerve pathway
15-30% of population have nerve passing through piriformis, while others passes under it

7. Athlete Pubalgia Catchall term for pubic region pain or inguinal pain
Caused by repetitive stress
Kicking
Twisting
Running
Describe sharp burning pain and radiates to adductors
Stretch hip flexors, ICE, cortisone injections, or surgical intervention