Can you do the splits if you have hip impingement?

I have FAI (femoroacetabular impingement.) I can also do the splits.

This is supposed to be nearly impossible (without extreme pain.)

So what gives?

Watch the video above for a helpful analogy and, if you need to fix your own hips, check out The FAI Fix program below.

 

About The Author

Shane Dowd, CES, CMP is the owner / founder of GotROM.com. He is also a sports performance & mobility coach specializing in injury prevention and flexibility for athletes.

 

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