Dynamic and Functional Assessment and Recovery Skills for the Athlete Hip

Join Dr. Foss as she introduces participants to the fundamental notion of foundational stability and encourages exploration beyond the spine to identify potential root causes of various conditions. She will discuss the principles of the kinetic chain, gait analysis, and the practical applications of these methodologies. The sessions involve discussions and demonstrations on evaluating patient movement, incorporating both dynamic assessments and static evaluations, with an emphasis on understanding the significance of each. This evidence-based discussion will cite relevant resources throughout the course, providing practitioners with practical skills for athlete hip assessment and recovery.

• •Understand the foundational principles of stability and how kinetic chain dysfunction contributes to hip pathology in athletes
• •Apply gait analysis techniques to identify movement compensations and asymmetries affecting hip function
• •Perform dynamic and static hip assessments to differentiate between primary hip issues and referred pain from spinal or kinetic chain dysfunction
• •Interpret movement patterns to determine root causes of common athletic hip conditions
• •Develop evidence-based recovery protocols specific to athlete hip rehabilitation
• •Integrate practical assessment and recovery skills into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes