Do You Have Hip Impingement? (EARLY WARNING SIGNS)
There are several "early warning signs" that you may have hip impingement (or at least hip mobility restrictions.) After all, impingement is a rather nebulous term because there is always something impinging on something else whenever a joint nears its end range of motion.
With that said, here are a few signs that you may have some degree of hip impingement when you squat:
- Foot turns out
- Big toe raises
- Hips shift sideways
- Unilateral (one-sided) SI joint pain
It is also possible that these compensations are related to ankle mobility restrictions (or a combination of both hip and ankle restrictions.) You will want to assess both joints.
Watch the video for more details and demonstrations. If you need help fixing your 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.
