Does sports physiotherapy treat groin strain?

A groin strain commonly involves the inner-thigh muscles, but pain can also come from the hip or pelvis. The physiotherapist checks tenderness, hip movement, resisted strength and the actions that caused symptoms. Rehabilitation may progress from comfortable movement to adductor and hip strengthening, running, changes of direction and sport drills. The pace is adjusted to symptoms and function rather than a fixed calendar.

Stop the sprinting, kicking or sudden direction changes that reproduce sharp pain and arrange an assessment. Gentle activity may be suitable if it does not increase symptoms during or after exercise. Do not return to full sport simply because walking feels comfortable; cutting and powerful leg movements place different demands on the groin. Follow the exercise progression and report setbacks early.

Seek prompt care after a major impact, sudden severe pain, inability to walk, substantial bruising or a visible groin bulge. Medical review is also needed for fever, abdominal symptoms, testicular pain or swelling, or pain that does not behave like a muscle injury. Repeated strains deserve assessment for contributing movement or strength factors.

Ask which muscle or structure is affected, what level of discomfort is acceptable during exercises, and when running or kicking can restart. Ask how strength and change-of-direction ability will be checked before returning to matches or training.