Hip Pain Physical Therapy

Hip Pain

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint like the shoulder, but has far greater stability that comes with a compromised mobility. The head of the femur articulates in the socket of the pelvic bone and permits motion in all the three cardinal planes. Being a weight bearing joint, this too is susceptible to wear and tear as well as injuries.

CONDITIONS COMMONLY SEEN

Femoral-acetabular impingement-FAI

Bursitis

Strain of hip adductors and hamstrings

Iliotibial band syndrome

Osteoarthritis

S/p total hip arthroplasty

Nerve impingement, ex, meralgia paresthetica

CAUSES

Fall/Trauma

Sporting injuries

Aging

Muscle imbalance

Inadequate warm-up/training

SYMPTOMS

Pain

Difficulty with walking or climbing stairs or rising up from a seated position

Swelling/ ecchymosis

Snapping

Reduced movement.

PT MANAGEMENT

Strengthening the muscles of pelvic floor, trunk, and lower extremities

Promoting proper movement patterns during walking or sporting activities

RICE

Pain control