Injury protocol

Hip flexor tendinopathy (Iliopsoas)

Hip flexor tendinopathy (Iliopsoas) needs a staged plan that matches tissue healing, pain behavior, and progressive rehab loading in the hip.

Condition summary

Category: Tendon Disorder

Body region: Hip

Common in: Overuse, Plyometric training, Repeated sport loading, Hip, Tendon

Recovery phases

Acute support (0-5 days)

Goals: Reduce irritability in Hip flexor tendinopathy (Iliopsoas), Protect tissue quality and appetite, Build the next rehab step safely

Nutrition focus: Collagen plus vitamin C before loading, High-quality protein, Carbs around heavy rehab

Meal examples: Greek yogurt with oats and kiwi / Chicken or tofu rice bowl / Lentil curry with potatoes

Repair and reload (5 days to 6 weeks)

Goals: Reduce irritability in Hip flexor tendinopathy (Iliopsoas), Protect tissue quality and appetite, Build the next rehab step safely

Nutrition focus: Collagen plus vitamin C before loading, High-quality protein, Carbs around heavy rehab

Meal examples: Greek yogurt with oats and kiwi / Chicken or tofu rice bowl / Lentil curry with potatoes

Return phase (6+ weeks)

Goals: Progress loading tolerance for Hip flexor tendinopathy (Iliopsoas), Restore movement confidence and function, Prepare for return to work, sport, or daily activity

Nutrition focus: Collagen plus vitamin C before loading, High-quality protein, Carbs around heavy rehab

Meal examples: Greek yogurt with oats and kiwi / Chicken or tofu rice bowl / Lentil curry with potatoes

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