Groin Strain
Targeted adductor rehab to restore strength and change-of-direction confidence.
Signs & Symptoms
Pain along the inner thigh or where it meets the groin
Discomfort squeezing the legs together or kicking
Pain with cutting, pivoting, or accelerating
Tenderness and sometimes swelling along the adductors
Weakness with change-of-direction movements
How We Treat It
We progressively load the adductors and surrounding hip and core musculature, restoring strength and control through the ranges your sport demands.
Progressive adductor strengthening (including the Copenhagen progression)
Hip and core stability work
Strength and symmetry testing
Cutting and change-of-direction progression before return to sport
Recovery Timeline
Most groin strains return in roughly 3–8 weeks depending on severity, advanced by criteria — restored strength and pain-free cutting — rather than time.
Phase 1: calm the injury, gentle isometric loading
Phase 2: progressive adductor and hip strengthening
Phase 3: running and change-of-direction progression
Phase 4: sport-specific cutting and return-to-sport testing
Is it a groin strain or a hernia?
They can feel similar but are different problems. A thorough exam helps distinguish an adductor strain from a sports hernia or hip-related issue; if we suspect something outside our scope, we'll refer you appropriately.
When can I return to cutting sports?
Once strength symmetry is restored and you can cut and pivot pain-free through a graded progression. We confirm readiness with testing before clearing full return.
Do you take insurance?
Swift is out-of-network and cash-based — longer one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, plus a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Groin Strain Rehabilitation at Swift
Groin (adductor) strains are common in sports with cutting, kicking, and rapid direction changes — soccer, hockey, basketball, and more. Without targeted strengthening they tend to linger. Swift rebuilds adductor strength and control so you can cut, pivot, and accelerate with confidence.
Care is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, with progressions guided by objective strength testing.