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Physiotherapy and Exercise Therapy after Surgical Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Clinical Commentary from the QKG – Society for Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: There are many approaches to physiotherapy and exercise-based rehabilitation following surgical treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). Focus on a multidimensional approach, integrating tissue healing timelines with patient-specific functional recovery strategies is important. Key surgical considerations, such as labral- and/or capsular management and cartilage regeneration, alongside their implications for postoperative rehabilitation must be considered. The purpose of this clinical commentary by the Society for Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation (QKG) is to provide a comprehensive framework for the physiotherapy and exercise-based rehabilitation following surgical treatment of FAIS. The framework outlines distinct time- and criteria-based phases of rehabilitation, from preoperative preparation (prehabilitation) to long-term recovery, emphasizing an individualized assessment and care, supported by recent research linking musculoskeletal outcomes to psychosocial drivers, emphasizing the need for personalized rehabilitation strategies. # Level of evidence 5.

Source: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

DOI: 10.26603/001c.146239

Authors: Frank Diemer, Jochen Zebisch, Wolfgang Zinser, Wolfram Steens, Alexander Zimmerer, Wolfgang Schoch