Conservative management of femoral anterior glide syndrome: a case series.

BACKGROUND: Femoral anterior glide syndrome is a movement impairment syndrome, which presents with anterior hip pain aggravated by hip flexion and extension. It is believed to occur because of altered muscle activation patterns contributing to altered gliding of the femoral head within the acetabulum and constant overloading and irritation of the joint structures.

STUDY DESIGN: Case series.

CASE DESCRIPTION: Three elite athletes diagnosed with femoral anterior glide syndrome were treated conservatively with the main goal of improving posterior femoral glide. Rehabilitative exercises were completed to gain independent articular control of the hip and improve hip and low back dissociation.

OUTCOMES: Patients received complete symptom resolution allowing them to continue participating in their sport at full capacity. They were able to perform the femoral anterior glide tests without pain and aberrant movement patterns.

DISCUSSION: This case series provides data to support further investigation of treatment of femoral anterior glide syndrome.