Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI)

Question 1

FAI Palpation

Answer 1

Rule in FAI: Nil

Rule out:

• ULx
• Adductor sling (Add. longus belly and tendon, pubic ramus + symphysis)

NCS:

• Lumbar spine (ULx)
• Adductors
• Gluteals

Question 2

FAI Diagnostic Tests

Answer 2

Rule in:

• Hip IROP test
• Hip FADIR test
• Hip FABER test

Rule out:

• Squeeze test
• Fulcrum Test
• Lumbar quadrant

Question 3

FAI Joint mobility Tests

Answer 3

• Hip Flexion
• Hip Extension
• Hip F & IR - reduced
• Hip E & ER ?
• Knee - clear
• Ankle & Foot - clear

Question 4

FAI Muscle Strength Tests

Answer 4

• Hip Flexion - reduced++
• Hip Adduction - reduced++
• Hip Abduction
• Hip Extension
• Trunk endurance test (side-bridge)
• Hamstrings 90 deg + 30 deg

Question 5

FAI Preliminary Tests

Answer 5

Active Hip Movements

• Flexion - limited
• FABERs - limited