About this episode

The episode discusses a case study of a recreational runner experiencing anterior hip discomfort and the relevant physical therapy assessments.

LeMarcus is a 42-year-old recreational runner who reports progressive anterior hip discomfort after increasing mileage over the past 2 months. Examination reveals: * Hip flexion ROM: 125° * Hip extension ROM is limited compared to the uninvolved side * Positive Thomas test * Negative Ely’s test * Hip flexor strength: 5/5 * Hip extensor strength: 5/5 * Negative FABER test Which of the following activities would MOST likely be limited? A) Riding a stationary bicycle B) Walking with a long stride length C) Rising from a low chair D) Descending stairs with the affected leg first Join the FREE NPTE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Rice

Topics covered

• anterior hip discomfort
• recreational running
• physical therapy assessment
• hip range of motion
• strength testing

Keywords

• anterior hip discomfort
• recreational runner
• hip flexion ROM
• hip extension ROM
• Thomas test
• FABER test
• hip flexor strength
• hip extensor strength

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