Diagnosis and management of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS): a survey of contemporary physiotherapy practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) is a motion-related hip disorder characterised by altered hip-joint morphology and symptoms. Recent consensus statements have provided guidance on the diagnosis and management of FAIS but given the knowledge gaps in translating research into practice, it is unclear at what level this is being utilised by primary contact physiotherapists. This study undertook a cross-sectional multi-centre international survey to describe contemporary physiotherapy practice for the diagnosis and management of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS).

Methods

An online survey comprising 32 questions based around current consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and management of FAIS, was developed. The survey was distributed to six

SUBMITTER: Lawrenson PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505584 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature