#41 - Femoroacetabular Impingement, A Labral Tear, & A Hip Fracture: Coach Rori's Story of 5 Nationals, 4 Arnolds, & 2 World Championships Without Surgery

#41 - Femoroacetabular Impingement, A Labral Tear, & A Hip Fracture: Coach Rori's Story of 5 Nationals, 4 Arnolds, & 2 World Championships Without Surgery

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC April 15, 2023 Duration: 1:18:02

Injuries can happen to anyone. Even to the people who are supposed to help you prevent training injuries and rehabilitate from powerlifting injuries back to the powerlifting platform. And PRS Clinical Coach Dr. Rori Alter, PT is no different. 

 

What we know about injuries, how to treat them, and long term prognosis has changed over the years. Since the onset of Dr. Rori's hip injury over a decade ago, prevalence, diagnostic measures, and treatment options and outcomes have wildly changed for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome and hip labral tears.

 

Dr. Rori has helped countless barbell athletes rehabilitate from hip injuries and surgeries related to FAI and barbell training and it is the injury category she is most passionate about helping people overcome. Because she has gone through it herself!

 

In this episode of the PRS Podcast Dr. Rori shares her story about the onset of her hip symptoms leading to many bumps in the road on her powerlifting journey. She shares:

  • What lead her to realize something was wrong with her hips

  • How and why she was initially diagnosed with FAI and if her symptoms at the time were actually related to FAI or training 

  • Why she decided against surgery

  • How her hip dysfunction increased her risk for low back pain from barbell training

  • How she fractured her hip

  • What lifts are most affected by her hip condition

  • How she was able to continue to train and win podium spots at Nationals, The Arnold, and the World Championships despite what many people would consider career enders

 

Overcoming a Hip Fracture and Squat Fails (article)

https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/overcoming-a-hip-fracture-and-squat-fails

 

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Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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