Sports Injuries of the Hip Flexors

The anterior hip is the powerhouse for kicking, the swing phase of gait, and, at times, speed. This very important component of the hip often sustains injuries that are difficult to diagnose and, most importantly, difficult to recover from fully. Because of this, it is important to fully understand the anatomy, the functional anatomy, and the needed assessment tools to diagnose the athlete with an anterior hip injury accurately. Lastly, the recovery of a hip injury to this region is a strategic and stepwise approach to turning on the kinetic chain and activating the global strength response as you return the athlete to sport.