Assessment of walking mechanics and muscle activation patterns in individuals with CAM type Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome– a pilot study.
Eligibility
- Age between 18 and 35 years old
- Have been deemed a candidate for surgical management
- Unilateral symptomatic Hip and/or Groin Pain
- No cardiovascular disease
- No neurological disease
- No musculoskeletal disease or injury other than FAI
- No lower limb surgery within the past year
- Ability to walk independently without the use of an ambulatory aid
- Alpha angle obtained from radiographic evaluation greater than 50 degrees
Contact
- iw@drivanwong.com, 902-473-2114, Ivan.Wong@nshealth.ca
PI
Dr. Derek Rutherford
Description
Specific Hypotheses:
Hypothesis 1: Protocol modifications will be required for wide spectrum implementation in individuals with CAM FAI.
Hypothesis 2: Individuals with CAM FAI will walk with altered spatial (greater step width, reduced step length, increased cadence) and temporal (reduced velocity) gait characteristics compared to asymptomatic individuals.
Hypothesis 3: Individuals with CAM FAI will walk with greater frontal plane trunk motion, less three-dimensional hip and knee joint motion (reduced hip extension and adduction during stance) and with altered muscle activation patterns (more prolonged activation, different shape) compared to healthy asymptomatic individuals.
Sample size: 20