Hip

by [P]rehab

FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement) Syndrome is a condition in which the hip structure has been altered, either genetically, or more commonly through physical stresses.  When someone is diagnosed with FAI, they will present with a CAM Impingement (thickening on the femoral […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Have you been dealing with a nagging pain in your buttock that just doesn’t want to go away? You’ve tried everything. Ice, heat, massaging the area, but nothing is working! This annoyance of pain around the backside of your hip […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Stretching after a workout is very common in recovery programs. ‘Tight’ muscles that are not properly managed could lead to potential muscle imbalances, abnormal movement patterns and compensatory strategies, and even muscle spasms. The hamstrings are responsible for specific muscle […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Have you ever strained your hamstring before? You’re not alone! Hamstring strains are among the most common acute musculoskeletal injuries. Athletes who participate in track and field, soccer, and football are especially prone to these injuries given the sprinting demands […]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

Do your hips feel tight? Do you want to learn how to improve the mobility of your hips? The hip is one of the most active and mobile joints in the human body. Whether you perform activities such as walking, […]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

Did you know there are 27 muscles that cross the ball and socket hip joint?! Some muscles act as primary movers while others act as dynamic stabilizers for the hip. When the hip capsule is hypomobile (or tight), your body […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Deadlift variations are simply loaded hip hinge patterns, which is an essential movement pattern to master. There are many benefits to deadlifting, which include improving core stability, improving the strength of the lower extremities, improving the strength of the lower […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Can’t feel your hip flexor stretch? Are you sure you’re doing the hip flexor stretch correctly? You’re not alone. The majority of people “stretching” their hip flexors actually aren’t performing the stretch correctly and instead are just merely stretching their […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

The hip thrust has been increasing in popularity within the last decade. It is arguably the most effective movement to target the glutes. This article will demonstrate how to appropriately perform a hip thrust in addition to showing you many […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

The split stance position is hands down one of the most underutilized positions when it comes to leg day workouts and lower extremity rehab. The split stance position can and should be utilized as a transitionary stance between the double […]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

Do you have knee pain? Have you tried changing your movement mechanics when performing a squat? Did you know there are different ways to squat by using a knee strategy versus a hip strategy? A knee strategy has been shown […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Banded side steps….ooooh so fancy and sexy! But really, there is an over-obsession with the banded side step exercise in the fitness community, yet most don’t really need to do this exercise if they are already healthy and strong as […]