: Diagnosis and Rehabilitation introduction An injury to Pro Bowl tackle Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles has been prominent in headlines recently.
: Diagnosis and Rehabilitation introduction An injury to Pro Bowl tackle Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles has been prominent in headlines recently. He was forced to leave the week 14 matchup against the New York Giants and was initially diagnosed with an abdominal strain. Lane was then a limited participant for a portion of the practice the following week but was ruled out for week 15.
He has had further imaging with an MRI of the area and a consult with Dr. William Meyers, who is the most prominent surgeon in the field of core muscle injuries in athletes. An update afterwards followed stating that he will delay surgery until after the playoffs are finished for the now 13-4 Philadelphia Eagles.
We will try to briefly describe the nature of adductor injuries , treatment and return to play. However, this is an extremely complicated area when dealing with chronic injuries. Lane Johnson’s injury was initially described as an abdominal injury and then reports came out it was an adductor tear, but no official diagnosis has been made public to our knowledge.
It is likely the low abdomen/adductor region given his course and plan. The core area superficially includes the rectus abdominis, external oblique, inguinal ligament, adductor muscle group and pectineus (Figure). The psoas major, iliacus and tensor fascia lata are all more lateral in nature but can contribute to adductor and core muscle pain.
A lesser known area that is extremely important is the pubic aponeurosis and surrounding area. This includes the external oblique aponeurosis, internal oblique aponeurosis, transverse abdominis aponeurosis, superficial inguinal ring and conjoint tendon ( Adopted from. The First World Conference on Groin Pain in Athletes brought together a group of leaders in the field of core muscle injuries and groin pain.
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to adductor tears in athletes, it is important to see a sports medicine physician. Early evaluation and treatment typically lead to better outcomes. Do not ignore pain or symptoms that are limiting your activity.
*This article is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.*
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