Hip Impingement: Is Rehabilitation the Best Path? Medbridge Podcasts

Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 18: “Hip Impairment: Is Rehabilitation the Best Way?” …Medbridge Podcasts

In this 66-minute MedBridge podcast, host Phil Plisky sits down with Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu to explore the complex decision-making process behind the treatment of hip impingement and labral tears. Based on his dual perspective as an orthopedic surgeon and former athlete, Dr. Nwachukwu offers valuable insight into when rehabilitation may be sufficient, and when surgical intervention is the better course. Together, they uncover the latest research on hip preservation, providing physicians with actionable, evidence-based strategies for managing conservative and postoperative hip joint pathology.

Listeners will learn how to:

• Analysis of the evidence surrounding hip preservation techniques
• Apply practical, research-backed methods to real-world cases
• Approach scenarios involving hip labral repair and reconstruction with confidence

This audio-only course includes downloadable materials and offers continuing education credit after completing learning assessments and quizzes (run time: 66 minutes; learning assessment: 21 minutes).

You can access the podcast here: Medbridge Rehab and Performance Lab. Dr. Podcast