Conservative management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in the long distance runner

Janice K Loudon; Michael P Reiman

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2014.02.004

Conservative management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in the long distance runner

Phys Ther Sport. 2014 May;15(2):82-90. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2014.02.004. Epub 2014 Mar 4.

Authors

Janice K Loudon¹, Michael P Reiman²

Affiliations

¹ Physical Therapy Division, DUMC 100402, Duke University, Durham, NC 27709, USA. Electronic address: janice.loudon@gmail.com.
² Physical Therapy Division, DUMC 100402, Duke University, Durham, NC 27709, USA.

PMID: 24629576
DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2014.02.004

Abstract

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is one cause of anterior hip pain that may occur in a long distance runner. By definition FAI is due to bony abutment of the femoral neck and the acetabulum. This occurs primarily with end-ranges of hip flexion and adduction. An understanding of running mechanics and performing a thorough examination will help the clinician provide an appropriate intervention for these athletes. A course of conservative treatment that includes patient education, manual therapy and strengthening should be tried prior to surgical management.

Keywords: Hip; Joint mobilization; Lower extremity kinematics.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Athletes*
Femoracetabular Impingement / therapy*
Hip Joint
Humans
Immobilization / methods*
Running*
Treatment Outcome