2. A bruise, stretching, or tearing of muscle fibers which run from the front of the hip bone to the inside of the thigh. These 'hip-adductor' muscles, namely the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, and the gracilis.

4. (1)Overuse. (2)Poor warm-up prior to activities. (3)Sudden movements, such as initiating a sprint, cutting, Jumping, or landing wrong after jumping. (4)Poor mechanics while lifting heavy objects. (5)A forceful contact with an external object

6. Running Hurdles Long jump Basketball Soccer Football Rugby

7. Pain and tenderness in the groin area Stiffness in the groin area Weakness of the adductor muscles Bruising in the groin area (if blood vessels are broken) Popping or snapping sensation as the muscle tears (possibly)

8. Treatment depends on the severity of the strain. Treatment usually includes: - Rest - - Ice- - Pain Relief Medications - - Compression - - Heat - - Stretching -

11. You have full range of motion in the injured leg. Your leg has regained normal strength. You are able to jog, run, or sprint straight ahead without limping You are able to cut at full speed without pain You are able to jump on both legs without pain You are able to jump on the injured leg without pain