Groin strain

A groin strain is a tear or overstretch of the muscles on the inner thigh, most often the adductors. It's a frequent sports injury, especially in activities involving sprinting, kicking, and quick changes of direction, and usually causes pain and tenderness in the groin.

Physiotherapy guides recovery from early settling through progressive strengthening and a structured return to sport that lowers the risk of re-injury. In this guide we cover grading and evidence-based phased rehabilitation for adductor-related groin strain — practical protocols for clinicians and clear, stage-by-stage guidance so athletes and patients know when and how to progress safely.