That deep pinching pain in the front of your hip. The ache after sitting too long. The clunking when you move. You’ve been told it’s “just tight hip flexors” or “you need surgery.” There’s a whole middle ground nobody showed you.
We assess the whole chain, not just where it hurts.
Your hip, pelvis, spine, and movement patterns are all part of the picture. We figure out which drivers matter for your case.
Advanced technology paired with targeted strength work.
Focused shockwave and EMTT address pain and inflammation. Specific exercises retrain the muscles that keep your hip stable.
A plan built to last, not a quick patch.
Progressive rehab keeps you improving after the initial treatment phase. The goal is to get you back to your life without constant flare-ups.
60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.
No pressure, no contracts.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
A deep pinch or ache in the front of your hip when you squat, lunge, or sit too long
A clicking, clunking, or snapping sensation in your hip that concerns you
Pain that flares up during cycling, running, or other hip-flexed activities
A desk-heavy job that leaves your hips stiff and sore by the end of the day
You want to explore non-surgical options before making a bigger decision about your hip
The Real Problem
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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole chain, from your pelvis and spine down to your hip and knee, not just the painful spot.
OUR APPROACH
INITIAL VISIT
Full movement and orthopedic testing of your hip, pelvis, and spine
Identify which pain drivers are active in your case: bone shape, muscle imbalance, load exposure, or a combination
Clear written treatment plan with transparent pricing before you commit
First 3 to 5 Sessions
Focused shockwave to target deep hip pain generators and promote tissue healing
EMTT to reduce inflammation and support recovery at a cellular level
Manual therapy and chiropractic care to address lumbopelvic restrictions and muscular guarding
Make sitting, walking, and daily movement tolerable, fast.
4 to 6 Weeks and Beyond
Progressive hip stabilizer and core strengthening to retrain how your hip handles load
Movement-control exercises targeting the positions that provoke your symptoms
Activity modification strategies and ongoing digital coaching to prevent flare-ups
What To Expect
Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:
Noticeable improvement in pain within 4 to 6 weeks. Research on shockwave and EMTT in hip-region pain shows measurable changes in this window, and physiotherapy trials show meaningful gains for many patients in the early months of structured rehab.
Improved tolerance for sitting, walking, and sport. A substantial subgroup of patients in hip impingement trials reported meaningful functional improvement with conservative care, including better ability to handle the activities that used to aggravate them.
A realistic path to managing your hip without surgery. Randomized trials confirm that structured physiotherapy and activity modification produce clinically meaningful improvement for many hip impingement patients, even when bone shape is not “perfect.”
Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.
EVIDENCE
Structured physiotherapy with movement-control exercises has been shown to produce meaningful pain and function improvement in hip impingement patients, confirmed by multiple randomized controlled trials.
Focused shockwave therapy has been shown to significantly reduce hip pain and improve function in randomized trials of hip osteoarthritis and greater trochanteric pain syndrome, with benefits persisting at follow-up.
EMTT has been shown to reduce pain and improve physical function compared to sham treatment in a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of musculoskeletal conditions, with improvements lasting to 12 weeks.
International consensus defines hip impingement as a motion-related condition where management should include conservative care and rehabilitation alongside surgical options when appropriate.
Iliopsoas impingement has been identified in peer-reviewed research as a distinct cause of labral injury in some patients, supporting the assessment of deep hip flexor involvement.
Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Hip Impingement (FAI).
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the hip.
Initial Hip Impingement (FAI) Assessment — Edmonton
60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:
Full-body movement and strength assessment (hip, pelvis, spine)
Identify which pain drivers matter for your case
Review of history and imaging if available
Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit
No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.
No pressure, no contracts.
We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.
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