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Self-care for the client/patient: Self-care for the client/patient during the acute stage of an adductor strain (groin pull) is RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Of these, rest and ice are most important. Icing should be applied until the area …
Manual therapy treatment: The appropriate manual treatment for an adductor strain (groin pull) depends on whether it is acute or chronic. During the acute stage, manual treatment is geared primarily toward reducing the inflammation of the condition. This is accomplished …
Assessment/Diagnosis: Assessment/diagnosis of an adductor strain (groin pull) follows from the signs and symptoms. In the acute stage, the location of the client’s/patient’s pain will indicate the area of strain, and palpation there will further elicit pain. To determine which …
Signs and symptoms: The most common symptom of an adductor strain is pain in the medial thigh at the site of the strain. Pain is usually sharp when the injury is acute, and transitions to being more dull in quality …
Introduction to Adductor Strain: An adductor strain, also known as a groin pull in lay terms, is a strain of the musculature that does adduction of the thigh at the hip joint. A muscle strain is defined as tearing of …
