Do your hips snap, crackle, and pop when performing a certain movement pattern? Not experiencing pain? Then join in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the importance of understanding your snapping hips to prevent possible chronic pain down the road; pain or not.  They explain how important it is, no matter where you are as an athlete, to bring it back to the basics if experiencing snapping hip.  Although it may seem “easier” than what you’re used to, it will create a stronger foundation so you can progress even further without putting your body in harm’s way.  So make sure to listen in and empower yourself to protect your body fully as you reach its optimal level.

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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

02:23 – What “snapping hip” actually means and the different types

03:45 – Snapping hip broken down and why they may have different diagnoses

08:05 – Percentage of people experiencing snapping hip versus those who are asymptomatic

09:05 – Condition that could occur if you ignore asymptomatic, or unpainful, snapping hip

10:22 – Dr. Dom’s personal experience with snapping hip and how he addressed it

11:11 – Why motor patterns need to be relearned if experiencing snapping hip; no matter the athletic level

14:48 – Why coming back to the breathe would be beneficial in relearning motor patterns

16:37 – Examples on how you can relearn motor patterns efficiently

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPY3u7yzFh0&list=PLk5UkBNdJQpZ_IlqhLBE41JP1xfPRhVEn&index=30

Research Citations:

Musick, S. (2020, August 26). Snapping Hip Syndrome. From https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448200/

Stanford Healthcare. (2017, September 11). Snapping Hip Syndrome. Retrieved from https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/bones-joints-and-muscles/snapping-hip-syndrome.html

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