Groin pain or injuries can be very limiting when trying to play sports. This injury is quite commonly seen in footballers. It can come about from a strain or tear to the adductor muscle group, which runs on the inside of the thigh. Thankfully, a simple test called the 5-second adductor squeeze test can be used to identify those at risk of developing groin pain.
Performing the Adductor Squeeze Test
For the test, you need to lie on your back with your knees bent up and feet resting on the floor. Next, squeeze your knees together against another person’s fist and hold for 5 seconds. A safe level of pain is 0-2/10, an acceptable level is 3-5/10 and 6-10/10 is high risk.
Unsure about your technique? Watch the groin strain test video above for an example.
In a sports medicine article using ice hockey players, those with less pain during the test had stronger muscles around the hip area and a far reduced risk of injury. Simple strengthening exercises and physical therapy may help improve strength and reduce pain in athletes with groin pain. This article also showed a reduction in groin problems by 41% following a strengthening program.
So if you are experiencing any groin pain during sport, or have a history of injuries in the groin area, head to Miami and Lakelands physiotherapy. We can get you started on a treatment plan and strengthening program to help reduce your pain and injury risk. Book a hip or groin pain appointment.
Miami Physio: 9534 4111
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