Understanding the Adductor Squeeze Test Assessment
To assess for **adductor muscle strain or tear** (groin strain) or **adductor tendinopathy**.
Watch How It's Done
How do I start?
Patient is supine with hips and knees flexed to 45° to 60°, feet flat on the table. A blood pressure cuff or ball is placed between the knees.
What happens?
The patient is instructed to **squeeze the object between their knees** (resisted hip adduction) with maximal effort, while the examiner monitors the pressure or holds the object.
In Plain English
What Does a Positive Result Mean?
The reproduction of **sharp pain in the groin/adductor muscle origin** during the resisted squeeze, compared to the unaffected side.
Helpful Tip:
The test can be graded based on the patient's pain level and ability to generate force. It is also used to track recovery.
Safety First
This guide is to help you understand what happens in a clinic. Do not try to diagnose yourself. If you have severe pain, swelling, or cannot put weight on your leg, please visit an urgent care center or your doctor immediately.