Affiliations: [a] Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine, Williamsville, New York, NY, USA | [b] Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, NY, USA | [c] Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI, USA
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Abstract: The runner who presents with pain in the hip and pelvis, all too often is approached from a one-joint or soft tissue injury concept. Since most injuries to this region are related to overuse and, in particular, overload injury, a biomechanical approach to identify significant muscle imbalances and joint dysfunctions must be sought. In addition, their relationship as predisposing factors to soft tissue injury will be emphasized in this article. A thorough understanding of the relationship between the lumbar spine, pelvis, hip and thigh, and, in particular, dysfunctions and imbalances in the lumbo-pelvic movements, are the most essential. Evaluation and treatment focusing on this concept will more likely lead to a successful long-term result and prevention of re-injury in a runner who is at high risk for recurrence.
