Runner with a hip pain related to a hip labrum tear? Here’s what you need to know… 1. Strengthen is Key to Recovery If you’re dealing with a hip labrum tear, whether conservatively or post-op, it’s essential to focus on exercises that strengthen the hip and surrounding muscles. 2. Surgery Isn’t Always Necessary One of the biggest myths about hip labrum tears is that surgery is the only solution. Many runners can successfully manage their tears without going under the knife. I’ve worked with plen

A type IV SLAP tear is a shoulder injury involving the superior labrum from anterior to posterior (hence, SLAP). In type IV, not only is the labrum torn, but the tear extends into the long head of the biceps tendon, which is partially or fully split along with the labrum. This makes it more complex and unstable than types I–III, and often more symptomatic. Anatomically, the glenoid labrum is a ring of fibrocartilage that deepens the socket of the glenoid to help stabilise the humeral head. The l