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Adductor-related groin pain — DOccMed MCQ

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A 31-year-old footballer is returning from adductor-related groin pain. He can jog pain free but has pain during maximal inside-foot passing and adductor squeeze strength is 75% of the other side. What is the most appropriate return-to-play decision?

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Correct answer: B — Delay full play until adductor strength and kicking tolerance improve

Groin injury return decisions should include adductor strength, sprinting, cutting and kicking tolerance. Pain-free jogging is insufficient for a kicking sport. Objective squeeze strength and sport-specific tests reduce recurrence risk.

Reference: Doha agreement/BJSM; Brukner & Khan