Gilmore’s Groin Rehabilitation Programme
When doing the exercises it is important to activate the “core stability” muscles. These muscles consist of the stabilising abdominal muscles and some of the lower back muscles. The hospital physiotherapist will show you how to do this and the Practice Nurses are available for advice if you have any concerns.
| Week 1 |
First day after operation: Essential to stand upright and walk 20 mins. Thereafter walk gently 4 times a day. Gentle stretching and core stability exercises given by physiotherapist to be followed |
| Week 2 |
Jogging and gentle running in straight lines. Gentle sit-ups with knees bent.Adductor exercises. Step ups |
| Week 3 |
Increase speed to sprinting. Increase sit-ups and adductor exercises. Cycling. Swimming (crawl) |
| Week 4 |
Sprint. Twist & Turn. Kick. Play |
If required rehabilitation can be supervised at our sports rehabilitation centre at The Island Clinic, Hook, Hampshire, click here for further information www.islandclinic.co.uk
Note
- While exercising, and afterwards, some discomfort will be experienced at the repair and adductor insertion site.
- Provided you adhere to the programme and avoid sudden sharp movements, you will suffer no harm.
- Stiffness and discomfort occur the day after vigorous exercises. For this reason, some form of exercise is advised 7 days a week.
- Swelling at the operation site takes 8 to 12 weeks to clear completely.