Rupture of the iliopsoas muscle

What is the Illiopsoas muscle? The iliopsoas muscle is a very strong muscle that lifts the knee up. It starts at the lower back and inserts into the thigh bone (femur). It is very rare for this muscle to be ruptured. But when it does it is likely to occur at the tendon where the muscle inserts into the thigh bone. Symptoms include: A sudden sharp pain in the groin that returns when you try to lift your knee up to your chest. A deep pain in the groin when the knee is lifted up against resistance. A weakness in lifting your knee up. What can the athlete do? Apply R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) immediately. Rest and use crutches if needed. See a sports injury specialist to confirm the diagnosis and advise on treatment and rehabilitation. What can a sports injury therapist or doctor do? Use ultrasound or laser treatment. Use sports massage techniques after the acute phase (although the iliopsoas muscle is a deep muscle and very difficult to get to). Operate if the muscle has torn completely. Prescribe a full rehabilitation programme. A partial rupture of the iliopsoas muscle will often lead to inflammation after the initial rupture has healed.   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.