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Femoracetabular Impingement
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Femoracetabular Impingement
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Femoracetabular Impingement
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where the bones of the hip joint don’t move together as smoothly as they should. This can place extra stress on the cartilage and surrounding tissues, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced hip movement.
Symptoms often worsen with prolonged sitting, deep bending, squatting or sporting activities. Early assessment and targeted rehabilitation can help reduce pain and improve hip function.
Signs & Symptoms of Femoracetabular Impingement
Symptoms usually develop gradually and may include:
- Pain in the groin or hip
- Hip stiffness
- Reduced range of movement
- Pain during prolonged sitting
- Discomfort when squatting or twisting
- Pain during sport or exercise
What Can Cause Femoracetabular Impingement?
FAI occurs when the shape of the hip joint causes the bones to make abnormal contact during movement.
This may be due to natural variations in hip shape, previous injuries or repetitive sporting activities that place increased stress on the joint.
Treatment Options For Femoracetabular Impingement
Treatment focuses on reducing pain, improving movement and helping you return to everyday activities and sport.
Treatment may include:
- Activity modification to reduce irritation
- Progressive strengthening exercises for the hips and core
- Manual therapy to improve hip mobility
- Rehabilitation to improve movement control and stability
- Injection therapy or onward referral if clinically appropriate
At Balanced Physiotherapy, we’ll assess your hip, identify the cause of your symptoms and create a personalised rehabilitation programme to improve movement, reduce pain and help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
