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Hip Impingements and High Kicks!

Don Heatrick · Muay Thai Performance Coachby Don Heatrick
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“If I have FIA (cam hip impingements on both hips), will I be able to ever kick high without surgery?”

Prompted by an Instagram message, hip impingements and Muay Thai kicks are a common issue!

So I’ve taken the opportunity to explain what you can do to help yourself if hip impingements affect you, and if you’ll need to have surgery after all…

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Don Heatrick · Muay Thai Performance Coach

Don Heatrick

Founder of Heatrick Muay Thai Performance

Don Heatrick is a Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach and former pro Muay Thai fighter who helps practitioners turn limited training time into real Muay Thai performance gains.

With 25 years of Muay Thai coaching experience and an engineering background, he creates systematic, science-backed Muay Thai performance programs that cut through the confusion and deliver real progress without burnout. Learn more about Don’s approach →

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