Effects of a hip brace on biomechanics and pain in people with femoroacetabular impingement

Can a Hip Brace Improve Short-Term Hip-Related Quality of Life for People With Femoroacetabular Impingement and Acetabular Labral Tears: An Exploratory Randomized Trial

“…strap observational study that reported no changes in hip pain after four weeks. 24 The S.E.R.F Strap was different in design and construction compared with our study brace. Furthermore, participants of the S.E.R.F strap study wore the brace for 4 weeks, whereas ours wore the brace for six-weeks.…”

“…In contrast, the S.E.R.F Strap study authors reported that although brace comfort was an issue, it did not affect adherence, because participants wore it for around 6 h/d. 24 In our study, almost half of the participants wore the brace for only one to 2 h/d. Despite this short period of wear, participants reported improvements in their outcomes.…”

“…Strap (Stability thru External Rotation of the Femur), a light-weight strap anchored at 3 anatomical points. [23][24][25] Although it seemed to limit flexion, adduction, and internal rotation, it did not change hip symptoms. 24 This study investigates a novel hip brace that also aims to limit positions of hip impingement.…”

“…[23][24][25] Although it seemed to limit flexion, adduction, and internal rotation, it did not change hip symptoms. 24 This study investigates a novel hip brace that also aims to limit positions of hip impingement. A previous study reported that the brace increased hip abduction moment during normal gait and improved symptoms in people with hip osteoarthritis.…”

Rehabilitation for Femoroacetabular Impingement: Conservative Care and Postoperative Practice

“…Using a within-subjects design among 25 adults with symptomatic FAI, Newcomb et al again found that kinematic bracing limits impinging hip movements during functional tasks, but they did not find overall improved pain or patient-reported outcomes after 4 weeks. 33 Several specialized hip braces are available for postoperative use after hip arthroscopy for FAI. These braces are designed to restrict hip motion and support the lower back and hip.…”