Hip

A labral tear does not define your hip. Your strength does.

A hip labral injury may cause pain, clicking or restricted movement. We assess hip strength, mobility and load tolerance before developing a programme suited to your symptoms and activity goals.

Common symptoms

  • Deep groin or front-of-hip pain
  • Clicking, catching or locking in the hip joint
  • Pain with prolonged sitting or crossing legs
  • Stiffness or restricted hip movement
  • Pain during or after sporting activity

Common causes

  • Repetitive hip flexion and rotation in sport
  • Structural factors such as hip impingement
  • Trauma or sudden twisting injury
  • Hypermobility or joint laxity
  • Cumulative loading without adequate hip strength

How Stance approaches hip labral injury

We assess hip strength, mobility and load tolerance to understand what is driving your symptoms. Many labral injuries are managed successfully with physiotherapy that builds hip stability, strength and movement control.

Relevant services

Frequently asked questions

Does a hip labral tear always need surgery?

No. Many labral tears are managed successfully with structured physiotherapy. Surgery is considered when conservative management does not achieve your goals.

Can I return to sport with a labral tear?

Often yes. Building hip strength and optimising movement patterns can allow a return to high-level activity.

Ready to find the root cause?

Our clinical team uses objective testing to build a personalised plan around your specific needs.

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