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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2025

Physical therapy management of ischiofemoral impingement syndrome: A case report.

Faisal Adnan Mohammed, Abdulmajeed Nasser Alotaibi, Mousa Ahmed Hamdi, Noorah Abdullah Alshoweir, Ali Mufraih Albarrati

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Faisal Adnan MohammedDepartment of Physical Therapy, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, At Ta'if 26792, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulmajeed Nasser AlotaibiDepartment of Physical Therapy, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif Health Cluster, At Ta'if 26792, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.
Mousa Ahmed HamdiDepartment of Physical Therapy, Alhurrath General Hospital, Jazan Health Cluster, Jazan 86923, Saudi Arabia.
Noorah Abdullah AlshoweirDepartment of Physical Therapy, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, At Ta'if 26792, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.
Ali Mufraih AlbarratiRehabilitation Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia. albarrati@ksu.edu.sa.

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Abstract

backgroundWhile existing literature on ischiofemoral impingement syndrome (IFI) predominantly emphasizes surgical interventions or generalized physical therapy approaches, there remains a paucity of evidence regarding structured, multimodal rehabilitation programs targeting biomechanical deficits in IFI. This case report evaluates the efficacy of a multimodal rehabilitation program addressing a critical gap in conservative management strategies. CASE SUMMARY: The patient underwent comprehensive physical and clinical examination, including hip X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging investigations. The patient completed the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) and numerical pain rating scale (NPRS). The patient underwent a two-month tailored structured physical therapy intervention and repeated the same assessment afterwards. The patient's substantial reduction in pain, reflected by a significant decrease in the patient's NPRS score from 9 to 3 points, signifies a positive clinical response. This outcome, coupled with the significant improvement in the patient's health-related quality of life according to the MSK-HQ score, which increased from 12 to 48 points

conclusionThe study highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing IFI, combining clinical assessment with imaging and implementing a multimodal rehabilitation program for optimal outcomes.

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Case reportIschiofemoral impingementMusculoskeletal health questionnairePainPhysical therapy

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