Most Common Illness:
- Hip Osteoarthritis
Weakens hip cartilage and roughens joint surfaces.
- Total Hip Replacement (THR)
The orthopedic surgeon replaces damaged hip joint parts with artificial ones in surgery.
- Hip Bursitis
A painful swelling occurs near the hip joint.
- Hip Labral Tear
A tear in the tissue that connects the ball and socket portions of the hip
- Hip Fractures
Occurs when the upper section of the thigh bone (femur) fractures
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
Happens when a tendon rubs against the hip.
- Hip Impingement
occurs when the ball of the hip collides with the cup of the hip.
Symptoms:
- Hip Pain
Hip pain is a pain that occurs near or around the hip joint.
- Groin Pain
Discomfort in the area between the abdomen and the legs.
- Limited Range of Motion
The inability to move your hips/thighs within its normal range of motion.
- Stiffness
Stiffness is the sensation that the hip joint does not move as freely as it used to.
- Limping
To relieve hip stress, the upper body often involuntarily shifts towards the affected side.
- Pain During Weight-Bearing Activities
Inflammation causes hip cartilage to wear down, leading to painful movement.
- Pain at Rest
Constant painful feeling in the hips area while sleeping and sitting.
- Clicking or Catching Sensations
Hip snapping or popping sensation when moving.
- Radiating Pain
Pain moves from the hips to the entire area around.
- Swelling
A painful lump appears on the hips.
- Muscle Weakness
Inability to lift the affected leg, difficulty clearing toe off ground.
- Tenderness to Touch
The sore sensation when hips are touched or pressed.
- Night Pain
Severe hip pain during the night while sleeping.
- Pain with Sitting
Severe hip pain during the night while sitting.
Available treatment:
- Pain Management
- Manual Therapy
- Stretching and Flexibility Exercises
- Strengthening Exercises
- Posture Training
- Body Mechanics Education
- Activity Modification
- Functional Training
- Modalities
- Home Exercise Program
- Education
