Episode 6 - Morphology Isn't Destiny - Rethinking How We Manage FAI Syndrome

Your patient has FAI Syndrome. They're in pain, frustrated, and wondering if they'll ever squat, sit comfortably, or train hard again. The answer? They almost certainly can — but only if we stop blaming morphology and start managing load.In this episode, we break down exactly how to modify everyday activity and gym exposure, so your patients keep moving, keep training, and actually start recovering. From the sitting habits silently driving flare-ups, to the squat, deadlift, and spin class tweaks that take the heat out of the anterior hip — this is the practical playbook you can take straight into clinic on Monday morning.What you'll learn:• Why FAIS is a cumulative compression problem, not a single-event injury• How to modify sitting, walking, stairs, car transfers, and sleep to calm an irritable hip• Gym adjustments for squats, deadlifts, lunges, leg press, and core work — without pulling strength training away from your patient• How CAM vs pincer morphology should shape your walking and loading advice• Saddle height, handlebar position, and cadence tweaks for cyclists and spin class regulars• The five clinician mistakes that keep FAIS patients stuck — including chasing perfect posture and over-restricting flexionRange isn't the enemy-unprepared range under load is. We modify to restore tolerance, not to protect forever.Tune in, take notes, and share it with a colleague who's still telling their FAI patients to avoid the squat rack.