Non-Operative — Hip Labrum / FAI (Non-Operative)

Sanford Health

Weight-Bearing

N/A

Key Restrictions

Avoid exercises causing anterior or lateral impingement; monitor for hip flexor/abductor tendinitis; 6-12 weeks PT expected to assess response to treatment

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (acute: hip mobilization, isometrics, closed-chain basics) -> Phase II (intermediate: progress strength/proprioception, 70-75% LSI) -> Phase III (advanced: sport-specific, running requires ~35% BW isometric hip ABD at 90% LSI)

Notes

Criterion-based; running criteria: isometric hip ABD near 35% BW, ER near 25% BW; refers to Hip Return to Sport guideline; revised 04/2026

Published

2026-04-01