Most common groin and hip injuries
Groin injuries often occur suddenly during abrupt movements, such as sprints, changes of direction, and tackles.
Groin Strain
The most common acute injury in the pelvic, groin, and hip region is a strain in one of the muscles located on the inner side of the thigh. These muscles are collectively referred to as the adductor group. Their function is to bring the leg inward and stabilize the hip.
After a strain, pain in the groin is common. If the injury is severe, pain may also occur on the inner side of the thigh.
The rehabilitation time varies greatly following acute groin strains. How long it takes depends on the severity of the injury and whether it affects a muscle or a tendon. Tendon injuries take the longest to heal and generally require at least three to six weeks.
Groin pain
Groin pain can occur suddenly or develop gradually (strain injuries). In fact, pain resulting from a strain injury may present acutely. Acute injuries typically occur suddenly as a result of a specific incident and usually involve damage to a muscle or tendon.
The most common symptom is pain in the groin region that worsens with activity. Sprinting, quick turns, and kicking are examples of activities that can be painful. It is normal for the condition to affect the amount of sport-specific training and performance ability.
Diagnosing groin pain can be challenging. There are many possible causes of gradually developing groin pain.
Active rehabilitation with a customized exercise program guided by a physical therapist has proven to be more effective in treating persistent groin pain compared to other interventions.
