Evaluation and Management of Common Hip Disorders

The attendee will learn current evidence-based orthopedic testing strategies to accurately diagnose many of the most commonly presenting hip and hip-related conditions seen in the chiropractic setting. The attendee will learn current evidence-based treatment strategies. Topics discussed include anatomy of the hip, biomechanics of the hip and research terminology and utilization. Conditions including hip abductor weakness, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, femoroacetabular impingement, acetabular labral tear, meralgia paresthetica, and tendinopathy, strain and sprain will be discussed. Video demonstrations are provided.

• -Identify anatomical structures and biomechanical principles of the hip joint to accurately assess and differentiate common pathologies
• -Apply evidence-based orthopedic special tests (including but not limited to FABER, FADIR, and resisted abduction testing) with appropriate sensitivity and specificity for hip disorder diagnosis
• -Recognize clinical presentations and differentiate between hip abductor weakness, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, femoroacetabular impingement, and acetabular labral tears
• -Evaluate and manage meralgia paresthetica, tendinopathy, strain, and sprain conditions using current evidence-based treatment protocols
• -Interpret hip-related research terminology and apply findings to clinical decision-making in the chiropractic setting
• -Develop appropriate management strategies and identify when referral for imaging or further evaluation is indicated