Who are these workouts for? The Hip Impingement Recovery Program is an 8-week program designed for individuals who struggle with pain at the front of the hip/groin and front of the thigh, particularly made worse by positions or movements that bring the knee/thigh closer toward the trunk (like a deep squat, sitting in a low chair, etc), the thigh across the body, rotated inward, or a combination of all of those motions.
For these individuals, the following movements, activities, and positions are usually painful:
- Sitting in low positions
- Deep squatting
- Pivoting toward the painful side
- Sprinting (sometimes)
- Going up stairs (sometimes)
What are the goals of the program? The goals of this program are to help you improve pain free mobility, strength, and stability of the hip so that you can get back to working out and daily life without being limited by your hip pain.
Additionally, you'll learn what other factors may be contributing to the persistent tightness/pinching/pain/discomfort, what strategies you can utilize on a daily basis to keep your symptoms at bay, and what is actually causing your symptoms!
What do I need to participate? The program requires minimal equipment (at the least you need a pullup assist band, looped band, chair or bench, a small rubber ball, and a weighted object like a dumbbell)
Other than that, you just need patience and commitment in order to start seeing the results you want!
As it was designed, each workout is to be performed daily for 2 weeks before moving on to the next 2-week block, BUT some people will find that staying on a certain workout for several weeks may be more appropriate for them if they find benefit from it or need more time until they move on to the next workout.
And that's okay! Take as long as you need on each routine...there is NO RUSH!
How will I get the best results? Be patient. Be consistent. And know that although you should be seeing some noticeable (and many times, big) progress in 8 weeks, you will continue to notice more significant changes in how you feel and how you move if you stick with it for months/years/life!
Are there modifications for the exercises? Yes!
If you find that certain exercises seem to be too challenging or even uncomfortable, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via direct message (see the 3 dots at the top right corner of the app) so that I can give you a modification or alternative.
How can I ask you questions? You can ALWAYS send me via direct message (see the 3 dots at the top right corner of the app) to ask questions, celebrate progress, say hello...whatever you want!
Can I share my progress with you to stay motivated? Yes, please do!
If you post about your journey on social media, please TAG ME at @dr.caleb.burgess so that I can share and celebrate your progress!