What Is Adductor Tendinopathy? Mitcham & Aspendale Gardens, Victoria
Adductor tendinopathy refers to the degeneration or irritation of the tendons attaching your adductor muscles (inner thigh) to your pelvis.
It is not inflammatory in nature, which is why the outdated term tendonitis no longer applies, but rather the result of chronic overload, tendon matrix breakdown, or insufficient rehabilitation.
Common Symptoms
- Pain or tightness in the inner thigh or groin
- Discomfort when sprinting, kicking, changing direction, or lunging
- Soreness during or after activity, especially the next morning
- Difficulty with everyday movements like getting into a car or putting on pants
- Reduced athletic performance and loss of power in key movements.
We offer expert rehab for adductor tendinopathy—targeting the root cause with evidence-based treatment to restore strength, relieve pain, and boost performance.
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Our Treatment Approach: Experience-Driven, Evidence-Based
- Expert Assessment: We conduct a detailed physical exam and coordinate imaging if needed to confirm the diagnosis.
- Load Management: We pinpoint your load tolerance and adjust training to reduce pain while maintaining progress.
- Strength Program: A tailored plan using isometrics, full-range strength work, and targeted exercises to rebuild tendon capacity and pelvic control.
- Return to Sport: We integrate running, direction changes, kicking drills, and performance testing to ensure a confident return to play.
Why Trust Us for Groin Injury Rehab?
At Full Speed Performance, your rehab journey is built on elite expertise, clinical precision, and VALD tech to deliver lasting results.
What Sets Us Apart
- Experienced Clinicians – 10+ years treating tendon injuries in elite sport
- Accredited Providers – AHPRA-registered physios with postgrad sports training
- Objective Testing – VALD & Dynamometry to track strength and load
- Integrated Strength & Conditioning – Rehab built to make you stronger than before, with a phased return to sport and performance
Our goal? Recovery that lasts—so you return stronger, more resilient, and ready for anything.
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FAQ
Adductor tendinopathy is a chronic condition involving degeneration of the inner thigh tendons, typically from overload. Unlike tendonitis, it’s not inflammatory and requires a different rehab approach focused on load management and strengthening.
Athletes in sports involving sprinting, kicking, or rapid direction changes—like soccer, AFL, and athletics—are most at risk. It can also affect active individuals or those with a history of groin injuries or poor rehab.
Recovery depends on the severity of the tendinopathy:
- Reactive tendinopathy: 4–6 weeks
- Tendon disrepair: 8–12 weeks
- Degenerative tendinopathy: 3–6+ months
Your progress is tracked through regular assessments and adjusted as needed.
Our approach includes a thorough assessment, smart load management, a progressive strength program (including Copenhagen exercises), and a sport-specific return-to-play phase.
No referral is required. We can assess you directly and, if necessary, coordinate imaging (e.g., MRI or ultrasound) with your GP or radiologist for clarity.

