This podcast explores the challenges of finding appropriate treatment for hip pain and emphasizes the importance of patient education. They discuss the relevance of scans in diagnosing and treating hip problems, as well as different commitment levels in healing. The podcast also offers health tips for longevity, discusses the benefits of yoga, and encourages regular movement for joint health.
Committing to corrective exercises and taking an active role in the recovery process is crucial for healing hip pain.
Proper diagnosis and understanding of conditions like femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) are important for effective management.
Deep dives
The importance of movement in healing the hips
Movement is key to healing hip pain, whether through physiotherapy exercises, walking, or resistance training. It is important to commit to corrective exercises and take an active role in the recovery process.
FAI is a condition that affects hip movement and can cause pain. It is important to focus on movement-related issues rather than solely relying on X-rays or scans. Proper diagnosis and understanding of the condition are crucial for effective management.
Exploring different types of hip issues and their symptoms
Hip issues such as FAI can present with symptoms like pain in the front of the hip, groin pain, and limited range of motion. Different subcategories of FAI, such as cam morphology or pincer morphology, may contribute to these symptoms.
Considering surgery for hip issues
The decision to have surgery for hip issues should be based on individual circumstances, including pain levels, impact on daily life, and assessment by a medical professional. Age should not be the sole determining factor, particularly if the condition significantly affects quality of life.
Hip pain ranges from minor pinching felt during squats to excruciating pain that causes you to limp or even need the support of a cane. Like all joint injuries, the process of diagnosing and treating a hip injury is often long and circuitous. Do you need surgery? Physical therapy? Will the pain ever go away? In this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a physiotherapist who focuses specifically on hips.
Listen and learn:
What femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is and what it might mean for you
Why you should forget quick fixes and focus on a six months plus healing journey
Realistic options for post-hip replacement exercise and sport
Why labrum tears are so common in the general population and are usually asymptomatic
Mehmet Gem is a physiotherapist. Much of his work is focused on the hips and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). He has worked with athletes in multiple sports and non-athletes internationally via his consultancy and training programs.