Medial thigh/groin pain and weakness resulting from injury to muscle
May be acute or chronic
The hip adductors include adductor longus, magnus, and brevis; gracilis; obturator externus...
Acutely, often a stretch injury with an abrupt cutting motion as in soccer or a straddling injury as in gymnastics, cheerleading, or horseback riding
Usually an acute episode is report...
Protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (PRICE) is beneficial.
Ice for 20 min every 2 to 3 hr for the first 2 to 3 days
Heat may be added after 2 to 3 days.
Gentle com...
Correction of predisposing factors, such as muscle tightness, weakness, or imbalance, should be addressed 6[B].
Adequate stretching and warm-up may help prevent reinjury 6...
Anderson M, Hall S, Martin M. Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005:475–477.
Bahr R, M...
Although initial symptoms may not be debilitating enough to impair performance, pain is a marker for injury.
Left untreated, adductor strains can become chronic and ultimately take long...
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