In this episode, Erica explores the often-overlooked relationship between hip pain and knee function during walking when the patient does NOT have knee pain. Join in as she dives into the role of the knee in compensating for hip dysfunction, and how a thorough knee assessment can uncover hidden contributors to hip discomfort. Remember: old injuries have a way of sneaking up on us and becoming one of the drivers of our current problem. An old hamstring tear 5 years ago as a contributor to this patient's problem? Think again.

 

A glance at this episode:

• [2:23] Patient Background and Injury History

• [3:46] Assessment and Initial Findings

• [6:33] Knee and Hip Mechanics

• [10:11] Terminal Knee Extension and Treatment Approach

• [20:43] Clinical Reasoning and Patient Outcome

• [20:58] Conclusion and Call to Action

 

Related links:

• Tough To Treat Website

• Erica’s Course: Decoding the Complex Patient

• Susan’s Pelvic Health Education Subscription

• Access the Transcript