Hip pain in athletes is frequently linked to how the lower limb is loaded through training and competition, particularly in sports involving repetitive one-sided movement, high training volume, or heavy resistance work. A structural leg length difference can cause the longer leg to jam into the hip joint. In contrast, a functional difference caused by uneven pronation between feet can create a similar pattern even without a true bone-length difference.

Why This Matters More in Athletes

Tight muscles through the hips and lower limb, often built up through repetitive training patterns specific to a sport, can compound an underlying biomechanical anomaly. This is particularly relevant in sports like dance, squatting-based training, and running, where hip range of motion and stability under load both play a significant role in performance and injury risk.

Treatment Options We Offer

  • Custom orthotics and, where relevant, heel lifts to help address leg length differences
  • Targeted stretching for tight hip and lower limb muscles
  • Foot mobilisation
  • A treatment plan built around your specific sport and training load

 

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If hip pain is affecting your training, book a biomechanical assessment at your nearest Dr Abbie Clinics location.

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