FAIs is a common cause of hip and groin pain that can affect both male and females with a peak incidence between the ages of 20-40. The cause of FAI mostly occurs when there is a mismatch in the shape of the hip bones (bone morphology) and can lead to premature damage to crucial structures such as the hip labrum and cartilage of the hip.
Cam impingement occurs when there is a bony bump on the femoral head, and Pincer impingement occurs when there is extra bone on the socket. Both can potentially occur as a result of early hip problems.
The primary symptoms of FAIs is motion related or position related pain in the hip and groin (e.g. deep squat, getting in and out of car, seated yoga, stairs, running). Pain may also be felt in the back, buttock or thigh. In addition to pain, you may also describe clicking, catching, locking, stiffness, giving way or a restriction in your hip motion.
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