Several recent sources have attempted to define various aspects of groin pain in both athletic and non-
athletic populations. The ambiguity regarding the definition of hip joint-related pain is of increasing
concern, with findings suggesting a rising prevalence of this pathology in athletes and an increasing use
of surgery in athletes and non-athletes, despite a lack of clearly defined surgical indications for some hip
pathologies.
Imprecise definitions and diagnoses of hip joint-related pathology have been acknowledged by several
sources seeking to address the indistinctness, namely for ligamentum teres tear, labral tear, and
femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). Proper diagnosis is essential due to the rising
prevalence of hip-related pathology in athletes, the increasing use of surgery in athletes and non-
athletes, and the suggestion of a pathology continuum that may lead to the development of hip OA
(soccer, handball, track and field, and hockey).
In this course, you will learn a detailed, systematic, evidence-based examination process to diagnose
non-arthritic hip pathology differentially. You will learn evidence-based methods for screening for other
potential pain-generating regions (e.g., the lumbar spine) and for serious pathology. You will also learn
various assessment methods to diagnose intra- and extra-articular pathology differentially, as well as
specific pathology differentiation.
In this course, you will also learn about the most common hip arthroscopy surgical procedures and
general post-operative considerations. The rehabilitation aspects of this course detail progression
principles and the monitoring of patient response to an intervention (biologically, psychologically, and
socially). Additionally, this course covers multiple primary exercises (e.g., squat, deadlift, lunge, bridges)
and progressions/regressions for the pathologies discussed in the examination.
This is the most comprehensive, progressive hip examination and intervention course available, whether
it is in-person or online. This course utilizes a great deal of demonstration of the various assessments
and movements, including activity and sport-related movements. The clinical utility of these
assessments and exercises is also presented in a manner that is easily understood and usable the next
day in the clinic.
Dr. Reiman is an international expert and has published extensively on hip examination and
intervention. He has been involved in reporting on these interventions, both surgical and non-surgical.
He continues to teach, research, and practice clinically.
