Femoroacetabular Impingement: Fact, Fallacy and Future

Abstract:
Many athletes experience femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).  FAI is a condition in which there is abnormal contact between the ball and socket of the hip joint.  Evidence continues to mount and has led to a great deal of concentration in diagnosis and treatment of FAI yet there is still a lack of information regarding FAI pathomechanics.  Despite advances in hip arthroscopy, there is still a discussion in the literature regarding an effective non-surgical treatment to manage FAI.  Restoration of normal lumbo-pelvic-femoral alignment and correct movement patterns may be beneficial to help guide non-operative interventions.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the biomechanics of lumbo-pelvic-femoral dysfunction and its interrelationship to femoroacetabular impingement.
• Assess structural influences and dysfunctional movement patterns related to femoroacetabular impingement.
• Apply effective management strategies to restore appropriate lumbo-pelvic-femoral biomechanics across the right and left side of the pelvis.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy 
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis 
Domain 3: Critical Incident Management 
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention 
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

Orthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 1: Medical Knowledge
Domain 2: Procedural Knowledge
Domain 3: Professional Practice

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords:
non-surgical treatment of FAI; labral tear; pathomechanics

In order to earn your CEUs, you must watch the session video in its entirety and complete the assessment.

Course Expiration: 
All sessions of the NATA 76th Symposia On-Demand must be completed by October 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
For full details, refer to the expiration policy on our FAQ page.