Sprains and Strain of the Iliofemoral Ligament

Definition:
An injury to the iliofemoral ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Point tender to iliofemoral ligament
  • Pain in the anterior hip
  • Swelling in the anterior hip
  • Bruising in the anterior hip
  • Pain with kicking, standing, walking, running
  • Loss of ROM in the hip
Causes
  • Poor flexibility
  • Inadequate warm-up before exercise
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Muscle weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Direct blow
  • Repetitive hip movements
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Core and hip stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Sprains and Strain of the Iliofemoral Ligament Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Passive Hip Flexion
  • Lotus
  • Prone Thomas Stretch
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Side Lying Hip Abduction At Wall
  • Hip IR ER Rotation With T-band
  • Prone Hip Extension Adduction Abduction T Band
  • Bridges
  • Child Pose

Sprains and Strain of the Iliofemoral Ligament Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Gait II
  • Bridge Marching
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Step Ups
  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs

Sprains and Strain of the Iliofemoral Ligament Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Bridge Marching
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • T Band Defensive Slides
  • Speed Skaters
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands