FAI Rehab Protocol Part 1

Exercise Rehab Protocol

Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI)

INTRO:
FAI syndrome is caused by premature contact of the femur and acetabulum during hip motion.
The 2 classifications of FAIS are cam and pincer impingement. Aspherical deformation of the femoral head occurs with cam deformity, whereas pincer deformity presents with excessive prominence of the outer rim of the acetabulum.

Nonoperative rehab protocols include 4 central goals:

Postural positioning.
Core strength,
Hip strength and motor control,
Functional range of motion.

Effective rehab relies on the practitioner’s ability to individualize programming to specific desired outcomes.

Terrell et al. (2020), presented an overview of FAI, including a common protocol for FAI rehab.

In the coming posts, example progressions and exercises will be featured, including:

Postural Exercises
Core Stabilization Exercises
Hip Strength & Motor Control Exercises
Flexibility and Mobility Exercises

SOURCES:
Terrell et al. 2020. Therapeutic Exercise Approaches to Nonoperative and Postoperative Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome. Journal of Athletic Training 2020;55(11):000–000.

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Dalton Urrutia, MSc PT

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