Nashville Hip Institute at TOA

03/27/2026

Ultrasound-guided piriformis injection in action.
✔ Visualizing the piriformis muscle
✔ Identifying the sciatic nerve
✔ Precise needle placement
✔ Real-time medication delivery

This non-surgical treatment for Piriformis Syndrome improves accuracy and helps protect surrounding structures, especially the sciatic nerve.

http://nashvillehip.org/This video demonstrates a piriformis injection in the hip. Piriformis injections serve as a non-surgical treatment option for Pirifor...

03/25/2026

Curious what at the NHI at TOA looks like?
· Open training space for real-world movement
· VR system to retrain and assess
· Manual therapy & expert care to get you moving

Recovery starts here 👇

http://nashvillehip.org/Ashley Campbell, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, the Director of Rehabilitation at the Nashville Hip Institute gives a tour of the Physical Thera...

03/24/2026

Think surgery is the first step for hip problems? Think again.

Many hip pain cases involve issues outside the joint: muscles, core stability, soft tissue restrictions, and pelvic/lumbar dysfunction.

Targeting these with physical therapy before surgery helps improve recovery and outcomes.

The Nashville Hip Institute at TOA physical therapy team answers frequently asked questions about rehabilitation following hip surgery.

03/22/2026

The iliotibial band runs from the pelvis down the outside of the thigh to the knee. As the hip moves, this tendon normally glides smoothly over the greater trochanter.

Sometimes the tendon flips over this bony prominence, creating a visible snapping sensation along the outer hip.

While the snapping may look dramatic, it doesn’t mean the hip is dislocating. Most cases respond well to physical therapy and conservative care, with surgery rarely needed.

The most common things that snaps or pops in the hip are the iliopsoas tendon and the iliotibial band. This leads to snapping hip or iliopsoas syndrome.

03/20/2026

National Athletic Trainer Month gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible professionals who keep our patients healthy, strong, and performing at their best.

We’re especially proud to recognize our own:
🔸 Michael Voight - PT, DHSc, SCS, OCS, ATC, CSCS, FAPTA
🔸 Casey Rae Lewis - PTA, ATC, ACSM EP-C
🔸 Nicole Howells - MS, LAT, ATC

Your dedication, knowledge, and commitment to patient care make a difference every single day. We’re grateful to work alongside you. https://nashvillehip.org/our-team/

03/18/2026

Symptoms of FAI rarely resolve spontaneously. Fortunately, nonsurgical interventions can be very effective.

· Identify and modify provocative activities
· Implement a pelvic and gluteal stabilization program
· Address compensatory soft tissue dysfunction via supervised PT

By reducing forces across the hip, many patients regain function without immediate surgery. Training adjustments, especially in athletes, are key to managing symptoms.

There are a number of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) treatment options that include both surgical and non-surgical options.

03/17/2026

Hip pain often starts with damage to cartilage.

The labrum forms a gasket around the hip socket, helping distribute forces evenly. The articular cartilage coats the ball and socket like Teflon, allowing smooth motion. When these surfaces are damaged, uneven loading can accelerate arthritis.

Hip labral tear can lead to articular cartilage damage, and begin the early stages of hip arthritis. Symptoms can include restricted motion in the hip.

03/13/2026

Last week wrapped up a month of having the Meharry Sports Medicine fellow, Dr. Uzoma D**e, spend time with Dr. Byrd.

Dr. Byrd is honored to continue a legacy established by his father, Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd, who was always proud of his service to Meharry as clinical faculty for over 4 decades, dating back to the 1950’s.

03/12/2026

Did NIL kill the bracket busters? With top players staying put and programs better equipped, this year’s NCAA tournament might see fewer shocking upsets and more chalk advancing further than ever.

03/11/2026

This animation highlights how CAM impingement can lead to hip joint damage.

As the hip flexes, a bony bump at the femoral head-neck junction slides under the labrum and presses against the acetabular cartilage. Over time, this can peel the cartilage away from the bone, a phenomenon called carpet delamination.

Since cartilage has few nerve endings, damage can progress before symptoms appear. Pain often begins once the labrum starts to tear.

http://nashvillehip.org/In this animation, the bump of the CAM lesion appears at the junction of the head and neck of the femur. Looking in the joint, you ca...

03/10/2026

What does a chronic hamstring tear look like on MRI?

White arrows show the tendon attaching to the ischium, while the black arrows point to a fluid pocket within the attachment, which is an imaging clue of long-standing tendon injury. https://nashvillehip.org/hamstring-injury-treatment-biceps-femoris-semitendinosus-semimembranosus/

03/08/2026

Dr. Byrd just returned from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in New Orleans, where he participated in various lectures, Instructional Courses and Round Table discussions. But naturally, had to make time for an early morning beignet and chicory coffee at Café Du Monde.