Groin Strain Rehab in Eagan, MN

What is a groin strain?

A groin strain is an injury to the adductor muscles on the inside of the thigh. These muscles are critical for cutting, sprinting, and lateral movement, especially in sports like soccer, hockey, and basketball.

Groin injuries are common in athletes and have a high recurrence rate if not properly rehabilitated.

Signs and symptoms you may have a groin strain:

  • Pain in the inner thigh or groin

  • Pain with sprinting or cutting

  • Discomfort with lateral movement

  • Tightness or weakness in the adductors

  • Pain with kicking or change of direction

Why do groin strains occur?

Groin injuries are often caused by:

  • Weakness in the adductor muscles

  • Poor control during cutting and change of direction

  • Imbalances between hip and core strength

  • Sudden increases in training intensity

I suffered a groin strain, now what?

If you’re dealing with a groin strain, the goal isn’t just to reduce pain—it’s to restore strength, control, and the ability to sprint, cut, and perform at full speed.

At First Touch Performance Rehab in the Twin Cities, we bridge the gap between rehab and performance so you don’t just recover—you come back stronger and more resilient.

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Groin Rehab in Eagan, MN at First Touch Performance Rehab

Our approach to groin strain rehab in the Twin Cities is built around performance and return to sport:

  • 60-minute, one-on-one sessions

  • Progressive adductor strengthening

  • Change-of-direction and cutting progressions

  • Objective return-to-sport testing

Your rehab may include:

  • Isometric adductor loading for pain reduction

  • Progressive strengthening (including Copenhagen progressions)

  • Core and pelvic stability training

  • Lateral movement and cutting drills

  • Sprint progression and return-to-play training

Return to Sport After Groin Strain

Groin injuries require more than rest—they require proper progression into high-speed and multi-directional movement.

We guide you through:
Phase 1: Pain reduction and early loading
Phase 2: Strength and control development
Phase 3: Lateral movement and change of direction
Phase 4: Sprinting, cutting, and full return to sport

How long does a groin strain take to heal?

Recovery timelines vary based on severity:

  • Mild strain: 2–4 weeks

  • Moderate strain: 4–8 weeks

  • Severe strain: 8–12+ weeks

Returning too early without proper strength and progression is the leading cause of reinjury.

FAQ About Groin Strains

  • It may improve, but without proper rehab it often returns—especially in athletes.

  • Adductor strengthening, core stability, and progressive loading are key.

  • Return depends on strength, control, and ability to tolerate sprinting and cutting.