In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, Charlie Goodchild sits down with advanced hip and running physiotherapist Benoy Mathew to explore commonly missed hip conditions, complex clinical reasoning and the rehabilitation of hip and running-related injuries.
They discuss why hip dysplasia is frequently missed in young active women, how to identify femoral neck bone-stress injuries and why common MRI findings may not explain a patient’s symptoms. They also explore shockwave therapy, running with osteoarthritis, prehabilitation and why complex patients often need support from a wider multidisciplinary team.
Topics covered:
Commonly missed hip and groin conditions
Hip dysplasia in young active women
The limitations of relying on MRI findings
Femoral neck bone-stress injuries in runners
Sporting history, menstrual history and peak bone mass
Proximal ITB syndrome
Ischiofemoral impingement
Osteitis pubis and referred pain
Pudendal neuralgia
Shockwave therapy and tendon rehabilitation
Running with hip osteoarthritis
Returning to running following hip surgery
Prehabilitation and criteria-based rehabilitation
Developing expertise through experience and mentorship
Pelvic health, nutrition and multidisciplinary care
The physiotherapist’s role as a health coach
Specialist versus generalist practice
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