Hip / Ken Furcolo
FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT AS A CAUSE OF HIP PAIN
Femoroacetabular Impingement, also known as FAI, is a source of hip pain usually presenting in young to middle age adults not necessarily associated with an injury. It is caused by abnormal contact and joint wear between the femoral head and the acetabulum (ball and socket joint). The lining of the hip joint, like other synovial joints, is made of hyaline cartilage which is very smooth and limits wear forces in the hip joint. Femoroacetabular impingement can cause injury to the articular surface of the joint and can also lead to labral tearing.
Back Pain / Dr. Anthony Deluise
The Biomechanical Link between Low Back Pain and Golf
The golf swing is a highly integrated sport requiring tri-planar (three directions) mobility and strength, especially across the hips and pelvis. There are approximately 23 ranges of motion in the body that are essential for an efficient swing and none more important than the acetabular-femoral joint- also known as the hip joint.
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Exercise / Ortho Rhode Island
Knee and Hip Exercises for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs when the joint cartilage starts to degenerate. When this happens, the bones rub together which can cause pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis commonly occurs in weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees, or spine. Osteoarthritis can be painful, and may cause you to think about quitting exercise. While you […]
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