Hip pain can make everyday activities like walking, running, surfing, squatting, and exercising uncomfortable.
This physiotherapist-designed program combines education, mobility exercises, and progressive strengthening to help reduce pain, improve movement, and get you back to doing what you love with confidence.
What’s Included
✓ Understanding hip pain and impingement
✓ Mobility exercises to improve movement
✓ Progressive strengthening program
✓ Guidance on managing flare-ups
Understanding Hip Pain
Before diving into the specifics of anterior hip impingement and labral tear, it's crucial to have a solid understanding of the hip joint itself. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the femur (thigh bone) to the pelvis. It plays a vital role in supporting the body's weight and facilitating movement such as walking, running, and bending.
Symptoms of Hip Impingement
Pain in the front of the hip or groin area, stiffness in the hip joint, and decreased range of motion.
You may also experience clicking or popping sensations in the hip joint, especially during movement. This condition can also lead to weakness in the hip muscles and difficulty with activities that require flexing or rotating the hip, such as walking, running, or climbing stairs.
Types of Hip Impingement - CAM
There are three main types of hip impingement.
Type 1: CAM Impingement
A CAM impingement occurs when the ball of the hip joint is not perfectly round. Instead, there is an extra bony prominence around the head-neck junction of the femur.
Types of Hip Impingement - PINCER
A Pincer impingement occurs when the socket, known as the acetabulum, covers too much of the ball.
In this situation, the ball itself may be normal, but the socket extends further than usual. When the hip moves into deep flexion or rotation, the labrum can become compressed between the socket and the femur.
Types of Hip Impingement - Combination
The most common type is actually a combination of both CAM and Pincer impingement.
This means there is a slight change in the shape of the ball and extra coverage from the socket.