Design of a Therapeutic Protocol for Amateur Football Players with Adductor Muscle Strain Injuries

Background: Adductor Muscle Strain Injuries are a common musculoskeletal injury, particularly in sports that require frequent changes of direction, kicking, and rotational movements, such as football. Purpose: The present study aims to design a therapeutic protocol specifically for amateur football players suffering from groin muscle strains. Method: 55 participants took part in this experimental study. The participants recruited were amateur players with adductor muscle strains in Wasit Governorate, age of 24.8±6, BMI of 66.4±5, and a height of 174.7 cm. Forty participants were right-legged and fifteen were left-legged. Result: the mean pain score significantly decreased from (4.59 ± 0.64) in the pre-test to (0.41 ± 0.25) in the post-test, with a mean difference of 4.18 and a T-value of 8.395 (P = 0.000). Similarly, muscle strength showed a notable improvement, increasing from (4.80 ± 0.80) to (10.08 ± 0.67), with a mean difference of -5.28 and a T-value of -9.275 (P = 0.000). Additionally, flexibility improved significantly, with the mean score reducing from (17.38 ± 1.58) in the pre-test to (3.08 ± 0.72) in the post-test, resulting in a mean difference of 14.29 and a T-value of 7.038 (P = 0.000). Conclusion: The present study confirms the value of a structured therapeutic protocol in managing adductor muscle strains among amateur football players, demonstrating significant improvements in pain reduction, muscle strength, and flexibility. These findings align with existing clinical evidence, underscoring the role of criteria-based rehabilitation in promoting recovery and preventing future injuries. Further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes.