The Bodyguard™ provides the groin area with compression, support, muscle heat circulation, strain distribution and it absorbs direct impact. The Bodyguard™ has a 360 degree groin protector double sewn into the crotch. When the athlete puts on The Bodyguard™ they would leave about a 1 inch gap between "themselves" and The Bodyguard™ in the crotch. The protector "floats" between the legs (attached to the inner thighs) and conducts all explosive movements in the groin area out evenly and back evenly. The Groin Protector acts as a shock absorber for all the musculature and connective tissue in the pelvic area.
When used to protect against an existing injury The Bodyguard™ attaches to the body and acts like a shock absorber preventing the athlete from placing maximum strain on any of the injured musculature or connective tissue in the pelvic region. The Bodyguard™ also compresses and maintains and delivers optimum heat to the surrounding muscle which promotes healing.
Groin pulls and strains are injuries to the muscles and tendons in the area of the groin where the abdomen meets the thigh. The muscles and tendons and their attached bones comprise contractile units which stabilize the pelvis and allow its motion. A strain in this area occurs at a unit's weakest part.
There are three types of groin strains:
- A mild or "grade I" strain, which is a slightly pulled muscle without tearing of muscle or tendon fibers. There is no loss of strength.
- A moderate or "grade II" strain, which is a tearing of fibers in a muscle or tendon or at the attachment to the bone. Strength is diminished.
- A severe or grade III strain, which is a rupture of the muscle tendon-bone attachment, with separation of fibers. A severe strain may require surgical repair.
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