1 of 12 Top Hip Papers of 2025 | Impact of FAIS Treatments on Hip Osteoarthritis Progression
Welcome to my 12 Top Hip Papers series of miniblogs for 2025, starting with this paper that explores how and if surgery or physio for Femoroacetabular Impingement Sydrome (FAIS) slows the progression towards hip osteoarthritis (OA).1 Hip arthroscopy is commonly offered as a ‘hip preservation’ procedure, but does hip arthroscopy for FAIS prevent OA – what…
Read More2025 Wrap Up
Looking back at 2025 at DrAlisonGrimaldi.com & what’s in store for 2026! It’s been another great year at DrAlisonGrimaldi.com . I’ve been priveleged to travel to many countries teaching and learning about hip pain. It is such a vibrant space, with new pieces of the hip health puzzle evolving all the time. I am excited…
Read MoreMenopause and Musculoskeletal Health: Why it matters
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but for many, it brings unexpected challenges that go beyond the commonly known symptoms such as hot flushes and fatigue. One of the lesser discussed yet impactful aspects of menopause is its effect on musculoskeletal (MSK) health. GUEST POST This month, we have our second guest…
Read MoreWomen in Pain: Sex-Based Gaps in Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice
Musculoskeletal pain remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, disproportionately affecting women across the lifespan. Yet, for decades, the medical and research communities have failed to adequately address the unique biological, hormonal, and psychosocial determinants of pain in women.1,2 Despite a higher prevalence of pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, migraines, osteoarthritis, and autoimmune…
Read MoreMastering the Calf Raise Test – More than just a Simple Lift
The calf muscles are a powerhouse of human movement. They are the primary plantar flexors of the ankle joint and making important contributions to lower limb function including walking, running and jumping. Their important contribution to human movement makes calf muscle function a common assessment in the clinical setting. The calf raise test (also known…
Read MoreAdhesions after Hip Arthroscopy | Treatment and prevention
Welcome back to my 3-part blog series on adhesions after arthroscopic hip surgery. In Part 1, we checked on the evidence around how big a problem this is, and the potential impacts of excessive capsular fibrosis following a hip scope. In Part 2, we looked at the risk factors and diagnosis of adhesions after hip…
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