title: Overuse injuries of the hip and pelvis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine, Williamsville, New York, NY, USA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, NY, USA Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI, USA.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Geraci
keywords: Hip; Muscle imbalances; Overload; Pelvis; Runner