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Acute Groin Strain - What it is

What is Acute Groin Strain?

Injury can occur if the adductor muscle is overstretched or forcibly contracted, or a combination of both. An acute groin strain can occur during a rapid change in direction while running.

It is typically felt as a sudden pain or initial tearing sensation along the inside of the thigh, or in the groin region.

What should you not do?

In the first few days after the injury, you should avoid activities that increase blood flow to the muscles as these can prolong bleeding in the muscle. This can result in further pain and prolongs the recovery period. Excessive physical activity, heat rubs, massage, hot showers, stretching of the groin and alcohol consumption should also be avoided.

If you have severe pain, sudden onset of muscle weakness, or difficulty walking, we recommend seeking immediate medical attention for evaluation.

Acute Groin Strain - How to prevent?

What can you do?

You should cease the activity and begin initial treatment with RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). Rest may require crutches if there is difficulty walking. Ice should be applied to the injured site every 15 minutes at 1 to 2 hour intervals. Compression involves application of an elastic bandage around the injured site while elevation should be done with the injured site/limb resting on a chair or pillows that is above the level of the heart. You should continue RICE treatment until you consult a sports medicine doctor.

Acute Groin Strain - Treatments

What can we do to help you?

Your doctor will take your history, perform a physical examination and perform a bedside ultrasound examination to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the damage to the muscle. Sometimes further investigations, such as a MRI, may be required to assess for other soft tissue damage. This will give us an estimation of how long recovery would take. We can prescribe treatment to reduce pain and swelling, restore range of motion and facilitate healing of the muscle. This includes physical rehabilitation with a progressive plan to return to activity.

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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Ivy Lim Adj Asst Prof

Adj Asst Prof Ivy Lim

MBBS, MMed (Family Med), FAMS (Sports Med)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Benedict Tan Chi

Adj Assoc Prof Benedict Tan Chi'-Loong

MBBS (Singapore), MSpMed (Australia), FAMS (SpMed), Designated Workplace Doctor (Compressed Air Works), Doctor of the University (University of Stirling, Scotland UK), Fellow (American College of Sports Medicine, USA)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Kelvin Chew Tai Loon Dr

Dr Kelvin Chew Tai Loon

Senior Consultant

MB BCh (Ireland), MSpMed (Australia), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Lim  Ang Tee Dr

Dr Lim Ang Tee

Senior Consultant

MBBS (S’pore), Dip. P.Derm (UK), GDFM (S’pore) GDOM (S’pore), Designated Workplace Doctor (S’pore), M.SpMed (Aust), M.Med (FM) (S’pore), MCFP (S’pore), FAMS (Sports Medicine)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Roger Tian Ho Heng  Adj Assoc Prof

Adj Assoc Prof Roger Tian Ho Heng

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MMed (Surgery), MRCSEd, MSpMed, DFD (CAW), FAMS (Sports Medicine)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Joshua Li Zhongyi Dr

Dr Joshua Li Zhongyi

Consultant

​MBBS (Singapore), MRCSEd, MMed (Family Medicine), FAMS (Sports Medicine)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Victor Tan Aik Khien Dr

Dr Victor Tan Aik Khien

Consultant

​MBBS, MMed (Int Med), MRCP (UK), FAMS (Sports Medicine)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Mandy Zhang Jiajia Clin Asst Prof

Clin Asst Prof Mandy Zhang Jiajia

Consultant

FAMS Sports Medicine (Singapore), MMED Family Medicine (Singapore), MRCS (Edinburgh), MB BCh BAO (Ireland)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

Scott Xu Dr

Dr Scott Xu

Associate Consultant

MBBS, MMED (Family Medicine)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

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