Groin Strain

Defintion
- A groin (adductor) strain is when the muscle is over stretched or torn. 

Grade 1 – Consist of small micro tears of the muscle
- Tight feel in the groin
- Able to walk properly
- Little to no swelling
- Little to no pain on contraction of muscle

Grade 2 – Consist of a partial tear of the muscle
- May get sudden twinges of pain during activity
- Remember a specific incidence during activity
- Mild to moderate swelling
- Unable to walk properly
- Contraction of muscle creates pain

Grade 3 – Consist of a severe tear or rupture of the muscle
- Severe pain
- Profuse bruising and swelling
- Unable to walk without the use of crutches
- Contraction of muscle is extremely painful, or impossible



Method Of Injury
– Adductor strains are most common in sports that involve sudden changes in direction. The muscle is strained due to an overload of the muscle during an eccentric contraction (contraction during a stretch of the muscle). The onset of adductor strains is acute and the pain and tenderness is usually well localized.

Treatment
- Initial treatment should follow the PIER principle (Pressure, Ice, Elevation, Rest). 
- Proper physiotherapy/athletic therapy should also be done for proper healing of the muscle to regain full range of motion
- Stretching and strengthening of the muscle when pain free
- Proper treatment is crucial for adductor strains as they are very susceptible to chronic injury
- Wrap and support for return to sport

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