Jacked Athlete Podcast Hip and Groin Rehab with Enda King
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Mar 14, 2026 Enda King, sports physiotherapist and researcher focused on hip and groin pain, tendinopathy and athletic rehab. He talks about differentiating acute and chronic groin problems. He explains loading strategies, pathomechanical assessment, and how foot, ankle and thoracic mobility affect hip mechanics. He covers biomechanics for running and change‑of‑direction, plus prevention and transferring strength into skill.
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Enda's Personal Journey From Failed Surgeries To Rehab
- Enda King had bilateral hernia surgeries that didn't resolve his groin pain, then later improved with rehab and hip surgery.
- His personal journey shaped his focus on accurate diagnosis and tailored rehab for groin athletes.
Strengthen Adductors Into Length With Pelvic Control
- Strengthen adductors in frontal and sagittal planes and emphasise eccentric loading into lengthened (abducted) positions.
- Maintain neutral pelvic position during exercises; avoid anterior tilt which shifts load away from target tendon/muscle.
Use Pain As Immediate Feedback In Chronic Groin Rehab
- If chronic groin pain flares with core or adductor exercises, stop and reassess technique because pain usually indicates incorrect recruitment or positioning.
- Use pain as feedback: discomfort in chronic cases often means the exercise reinforces overload, not progresses rehab.