Performance Therapy — NAT Hip Protocol
Sports Massage for the Hip: Part One
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Sports Massage for the Hip: Part Two
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Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
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Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) can be managed very effectively pre- and post-surgery with the NAT Hip Protocol. I have been able to help countless patients this way. Impingement occurs when the ball-shaped head of the femur rubs abnormally or pinches (impinges) the acetabular socket. Damage to the hip joint can occur to the articular or labral cartilage. Impingement People with FAI usually present with pain (or sometimes a dull ache) in the inguinal/groin area and sometimes more toward the outside of the hip. Sharp stabbing pain may occur with turning, twisting, and squatting. FAI occurs because the hip bones do not form...
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Five Stretches for the Hip and Thigh
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Most therapists agree that stretching is a key component of their trigger point treatment protocols.
Here are five simple stretches that we often recommend for the hip and thigh.
If you are suffering from an existing pain condition, always seek professional advice before starting a stretching program. In all cases, start slowly and ease into and out of each stretch.
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