The Runners Zone

Episode 54: Getting a Grip on Your Hip - Pain, Pathology, & Programming

Feb 7, 2023

The hosts cover hip anatomy and injuries, including sacral stress fractures and low back pain. They discuss the importance of rehabilitation and muscle function in ACL reconstruction. Assessing hip conditions and determining medical intervention is highlighted, along with the need for exercise variation and proximal thigh strength.

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Quick takeaways

Hip anatomy and biomechanics affect running form and can cause specific injuries.

Proper assessment and evaluation of hip pain is crucial to determine the need for medical intervention.

Conservative care through physical therapy can effectively manage many hip conditions and injuries.

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Hip anatomy and biomechanics influence running form and can contribute to specific injuries.

Introduction

2min

Learning from Dogs and Discussing Recent Content

2min

A Personal Anecdote and Reflection on Life Decisions and Influence

4min

Sacral Bone Stress Injuries and Unilateral Low Back Pain in Runners

5min

Rehabilitation and Muscle Function in ACL Reconstruction

15min

Assessing Hip Conditions and Determining Medical Intervention

25min

Exercise Variation, Proximal Thigh Strength, and Competition

3min

In this episode, Chris and Nathan dive into everything you need to know about your hip and running. They cover how they've changed their views on the runner's hip, managing hip pain, key assessments to understand, programming principles to improve hip strength. Be sure to check out the show resources and articles below!

Nathan's Youtube Chris Newsletter How to Rehab a Sacral Stress Fracture Spokane Course Lindsey's IG

Research Articles -

The Warwick Agreement

Muscle Function During Walking, Running, & Sprinting

Thigh Muscle Weakness in Different Pathological States

Height & Running Experience Affect Running Cadence

Clinical Examination of Groin Pain

Exercise Video Links

Farmer’s March

Lateral Toe Tap

Rearfoot Elevated Split Squat

Step-Up