Amplifying the Work of Emerging Leaders in Hip/Groin Pain Research.

SYNOPSIS: This focused issue of JOSPT highlights emerging research in hip and groin pain, with particular emphasis on amplifying the contributions of early career researchers who often face significant barriers to recognition and funding in a competitive academic landscape. The issue encompasses a range of conditions including pubic-related groin pain, hip dysplasia, and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS), addressed through diverse methodologies spanning viewpoints, reviews, and rehabilitation trials. Notable contributions examine rehabilitation strategies for long-standing groin pain, diagnostic and treatment pathways for hip dysplasia, muscle function impairments in patients with FAIS, postsurgical recovery outcomes, and early-stage hip osteoarthritis. While large-scale randomized controlled trials remain forthcoming, the work collected in this focused issue reflects an active and evolving field. The issue also prioritizes inclusive authorship, with a focus on broad representation across sex, professional discipline, and international geography. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2026;56(7):374-375. Epub 3 Jun 2026. doi:10.2519/jospt.2026.14485.