Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles

Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroscopy and Labral Repair in a High School Football Athlete

Publication Title

Int J Sports Phys Ther

ISSN

2159-2896

Publication Date

4-1-2012

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Case Report

BACKGROUND: Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) has been implicated in the etiology of acetabular labral tears. The rehabilitation of younger athletes following arthroscopic surgery for FAI and labral tears is often complex and multifactorial. A paucity of evidence exists to describe the rehabilitation of younger athletes who have undergone arthroscopic hip surgery.

CASE PRESENTATION: This case report describes a four-phase rehabilitation program for a high school football player who underwent hip arthroscopy with a labral repair and chondroplasty.

OUTCOMES: The player returned to training for football 16 weeks later and at the 4 month follow-up was pain free with no signs of FAI.

DISCUSSION: There is little evidence regarding the rehabilitation of younger athletes who undergo arthroscopic hip surgery. This case study described a four phase rehabilitation program for a high school football player who underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair. The patient achieved positive outcomes with a full return to athletic activity and football. The overall success of these patients depends on the appropriate surgical procedure and rehabilitation program.

KEYWORDS: Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), hip, hip impingement

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4-Case report.

Volume

7

Issue

2

First Page

173

Last Page

184

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

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