Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping Hip Syndrome

• This syndrome is characterized by a snapping sensation, and you can often hear the popping noise when the hip is flexed and extended

• Caused by tendons catching on bony surfaces and popped off when the hip is moved

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Cause

● occurs between the ages of 15 - 30

• There are several known causes:– Iliotibial band snapping over the

greater trochanter. – The iliopsoas tendon over the

iliopectineal line.– The iliofemoral ligaments over the

femoral head.– The long head of the biceps

femoris tendon over the ischial tuberosity.

– As well as by certain intra-articular pathology

TISSUES INVOLVED

• Iliotibial Band• Iliopsoas• iliofemoral ligaments• biceps femoris tendon

Sorts Involved

• In athletes such as ballet dancers, gymnasts, track and field athletes and soccer players

Signs And Symptoms

• Signs–Audible popping noise– Inflammation of the illiospaos bursae

• Symptoms–Pain by inflammation–Pain by popping of the tissues

• Pain will decrease with rest and inactivity

• Without treatment symptoms can last for months and even years

Inflammation pain

Snapping pain

Treatment

• Can heal simultaneously• Stretch out tight muscles • Should partake in HI-

RICE (Hydration, Ibuprofen, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

• REST, do not exercise and keep off as much as possible

Rehabilitation and Time out

• Active and passive stretches

• May take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

• Once symptoms have decreased then stretches and strengthening will be done

• Light exercising

• Will be out of 6 to 8 weeks

Prevention

• Stretch and warm-up before playing

• Maintain appropriate conditioning

• Avoid leg lifts and flutter kicks

Stretches for Snapping Hip Syndrome