Hip Impingement Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Cam and pincer shapes

In cam impingement, the ball of the femur isn't perfectly round; there's a bump where the head meets the neck. In pincer impingement, the socket covers too much of the ball. Many people have a mix of both.

These shapes often develop during adolescence, especially in young people doing high-level sport. Many people with them never have symptoms.

Symptoms

Groin or front-of-hip pain with deep flexion, such as squatting, sitting in low chairs, getting out of a car, or sitting cross-legged. Pain with the knee pulled up and across the body is a classic test. Over time, the repeated pinching may damage the labrum and cartilage.

Treatment

The bone shape can't be changed with exercise. What can change is how the hip moves and how much deep flexion it's exposed to. We find the ranges that provoke symptoms and adjust training and daily habits. Hip and trunk strength and control are built up to improve how the joint is loaded.

Sometimes small changes make a big difference: a slightly wider squat stance, turning the feet out, raising a seat height, or changing how you sit on the floor.

Hip arthroscopy to reshape the bone is an option for persistent symptoms. Research comparing surgery with structured physiotherapy shows both can help, and most people should try rehab first.

Exercises often used for Hip Impingement

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All hip exercises

Frequently asked questions