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Medical Library Hip

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Massage therapy session in an office setting with a woman relaxed in a chair, facilitated by a professional.

Neck

Smiling male therapist assists elderly patient in modern physical therapy environment with equipment and natural light.

Shoulder

Female physical therapist assisting a young patient on a treatment table in a Marathon Physical Therapy room.

Back

Patient receiving laser therapy at Marathon Physical Therapy for pain management.

Elbow

Elderly woman exercising with a pink dumbbell, guided by a young trainer at Marathon Physical Therapy facility.

Wrist

Trainer assisting client on treatment table at Marathon Physical Therapy, with exercise equipment in background.

Hip

Therapist using a laser therapy device on a patient's leg at Marathon Physical Therapy for pain relief and rehabilitation.

Knee

Physical therapist with elderly male patient on treatment table at Marathon Physical Therapy with anatomy posters.

Leg

Physical therapy session at Marathon Physical Therapy, focusing on shoulder rehabilitation exercises for injury recovery.

Ankle

OVERVIEW

Groin Strain (Adductor Strain)

Illustration of groin musculature and pelvic region anatomy for understanding hip injuries and physical therapy recovery.

This happens most often in sports that require cutting, side-stepping, pivoting, or other maneuvers. Sometimes, the injury can cause a forceful separation of the legs and/or twisting of the toes outward. The inner thigh region may feel tender and painful.

TREATMENT

Possible Treatments

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Improve Balance
  • Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
  • Improve Fitness
  • Improve Function
  • Improve Muscle Strength and Power
  • Increase Oxygen to Tissues
  • Improve Proprioception
  • Improve Range of Motion
  • Self-care of Symptoms
  • Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
RESOURCES

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