(English) Episode 185-NAHJP Guidelines Diagnosis and Treatment Mechanics

These clinical practice guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for the diagnosis and management of nonarthritic hip joint pain, targeting conditions such as femoroacetabular impingement, labral tears, and structural instability. Published by the Orthopaedic Section of the APTA, the document establishes standardized terminology and evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy interventions. Key protocols include the use of validated outcome measures like the HOS and HAGOS, alongside physical examination techniques such as the FADIR and FABER tests. Treatment strategies emphasize patient education, manual therapy, and neuromuscular re-education to address specific mechanical impairments and activity limitations. Ultimately, these guidelines serve as a vital reference for clinicians to improve patient outcomes through functional classification and targeted therapeutic exercises.(Enseki K, Harris-Hayes M, White DM, Cibulka MT, Woehrle J, Fagerson TL, et al. Nonarthritic hip joint pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther [Internet]. 2014;44(6):A1-32. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2014.0302)