Episode 1: The C-Sign and Subjective Clues - Recognising FAI Syndrome From Patient History

Think you know how to spot FAI syndrome in your clinic? Think again.In this episode, we break down the seven key subjective indicators that should immediately raise your clinical suspicion for FAIS—before you've even laid hands on your patient.You'll learn how to recognise the classic demographic profile (hint: it's not just elite athletes), which sporting backgrounds scream "CAM morphology risk," and why that patient complaining their hip flexors feel "constantly tight" might be telling you something far more significant.We dive into the pathognomonic C-sign, decode the difference between primary anterior hip pain and secondary referral patterns, and explore why FAIS patients describe suchspecific aggravating factors—from getting out of the car to that familiar pinch at the bottom of a squat.What You'll Take Away: ✅ The exact age range and activity profile most at risk✅ Which sports and training patterns during adolescence predispose to FAIS✅ How to differentiate FAIS pain from other hip and groin pathologies based on history alone✅ The functional limitations your patients describe that point directly to impingement✅ Why gradual onset with load-related flares is the pattern you're looking forWhether you're assessing a 22-year-old footballer with groin pain or a 35-year-old gym-goer who "just can't squat anymore," this episode gives you the clinical framework to start building your FAIS hypothesis from the moment they walkthrough your door.Perfect for: Physiotherapists, osteopaths, sports therapists, strength coaches, and anyone managing active patients with hip and groin complaints.