Adductor Isometric Squeeze Test

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

• 0°, 30°, 45°, or 90°¹
• The examiner places arm between patient’s knees (if hip is flexed) or distal lower leg¹
• Maximal isometric contraction for 5-10 seconds¹

Positive: Reproduction of groin pain indicates adductor muscle involvement on symptomatic side¹

Provocation with hip in neutral is a contraindication for return-to-play¹

References

1.

APTA. Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. 5th ed.; 2024.