The Hypermobile Hip: Biomechanics, Diagnosis, and Treatment Decision-Making

May 16, 2026

Multidisciplinary gathering of experts in diagnostic and interventional medicine. Presenting each scope of practice’s expertise, experience, and knowledge relating to orthopedic care specific to the femoroacetabular joint and hypermobility conditions. This activity will give knowledge and understanding of diagnostic and intervention options to the multiple orthopedic care providers involved in treating hypermobility conditions relating to the hip joint. This will streamline referral sources, specific examinations, and treatment options for orthopedic patients.

Target Audience

Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant
Psychologist
Physical therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Athletic trainer
Students

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives
-Knowledge of a clinical psychical exam of the hip.
-Knowledge of radiographic and ultrasound diagnostics for the hip.
-Knowledge of hip biomechanics.
-Understanding musculoskeletal hypermobility conditions and diagnosis processes.
-Understanding of the psychological factors of chronic hip pain and hypermobility.
-Understanding exercise rehabilitation strategies for hypermobility conditions

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/03/2026
Course expires: 
05/30/2026
Event starts: 
05/16/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/16/2026 - 12:30pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00
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Speaker 

Time 

Topic 

Dr. Mauro & Michaela 

8:00-8:10 

Welcome 

Keelan Enseki PT, MPT, ATC, MS 

8:10-8:30 

Anatomy of the Hip & Hypermobile Hip  

Dr. Mylynda Massart MD  

8:30-8:50 

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility and Pelvic Pain 

Dr. Kelley Anderson MD 

8:50-9:10 

Management of the Dancer’s Hip 

Dr. Daniel Lueders MD  

9:10-9:30 

Diagnostic Assessment of the Hip Joint  

Dr. Angela Garcia MD  

9:30-9:50 

Hypermobility Pain Management Strategies 

Dr. Michael McClincy MD 

10:10-10:30 

Surgical Options for Management of the Hypermobile Hip 

Discussion/Question 

10:30-10:40 

Discussion/Questions 

Shannon Dipietro PT, DPT, CLT  

10:40-11:00 

Obturator Internus and Hip Dysfunction in Pelvic Pain  

Kate Jochimsen Ph.D., ATC 

11:00-11:20 

Chronic Pain and Fear of Reinjury/Dislocation 

Hiliary Jablonski PT, DPT 

11:20-11:40 

Restoring Control in the Hypermobile Hip: Comprehensive Rehab Dancing Performance 

Michaela Golden PT, DPT, OCS 

11:40-12:00  

Physical Therapy for Systemic Musculoskeletal Hypermobility  

Dr. Daniel Cohen MD 

12:00-12:20 

Outcomes of Treatment and Return to Sport in the Hypermobile Hip 

Dr. Mauro & Michaela  

12:20-12:30 

Questions, Discussion  

Michaela  

12:30 

Closeout and Receiving CEU Certificate Instructions  

Virtual
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated.

Mylynda Massart-Grant/Research Support with Grail.
Craig Mauro-Consultant with Arthrex Inc.

No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 
 


In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABPMR credit

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.25 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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Registration Rate: $25

Cancellation Policy - The recorded link will be emailed to you if you can no longer attend the live event. Recording is finalized approximately 3 months after conference.

Please contact Michaela Golden at [email protected] with any questions.

** Credit(s) must be claimed within 10 days after activity start date. Credit(s) will not be awarded after this date. **