Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 18: Hip Impingement: Is Rehabilitation the Best Route?

Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu joins host Phil Plisky to take a deep dive into hip impingement and labral tears. With insights shaped by both surgical expertise and personal experience as an athlete, Dr. Ben shares what really drives the decision between rehab and surgery. Together, they unpack how rehab professionals like you can navigate the gray areas with confidence and clarity. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation on what the latest research means for your patients—and your practice.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around hip preservation strategies
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address conservative and postoperative hip joint pathology
• Solve patient case scenarios involving postoperative hip labral repair and reconstruction

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:01:25) Introduction to guest
• (00:03:33) Introduction to hip labral tears and impingement
• (00:08:13) Understanding hip anatomy and impingement
• (00:16:30) The interplay of hip and spine
• (00:22:23) Differential diagnosis of hip conditions
• (00:25:26) Current research on hip management
• (00:30:46) Indications for a surgical referral
• (00:36:07) Postoperative rehabilitation process
• (00:42:28) Comparisons to ACL reconstruction
• (00:47:19) Postoperative dos and don’ts
• (00:55:40) Case study: a journey through hip surgery
• (00:59:24) Key takeaways and future directions

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