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Category: Hip pain

How can physical therapy help with hip bursitis?

December 6, 2020

Feeling pain at the point of your hip? Does it extend into the outside of your thigh? If you answered yes to these two questions, you likely have a condition called hip bursitis.  It’s estimated that 15% of women and 8.5% of men develop bursitis in one of their hips. This condition occurs in the… Read More

The role of physical therapy in hip replacement surgery recovery

November 7, 2020

Total hip replacements aren’t entered into lightly. Often, other treatment options have been tried, but they haven’t been able to reduce symptoms. In this case, many patients will opt for a hip replacement surgery.  Many of the patients who end up having hip replacement surgery are affected by end-stage hip osteoarthritis. This type of surgery… Read More

Four benefits of physical therapy for a hip labral tear

November 6, 2020

Pain in your hip after standing or sitting for a long time. A catching sensation when you move your hip. Unexplained hip stiffness. All these symptoms are common to a condition known as a hip labral tear.  The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that coats the outer rim of the hip socket. Repetitive… Read More

Three physical therapy methods that can treat hip pain

October 7, 2020

Doing too much jogging. Sitting or standing with poor posture. Impacts to the hip while playing sports. Hip pain can develop for many reasons, especially if you’re an active person.  It’s estimated that up to 40% of people who play sports develop hip pain in their lifetime. Physical therapists can help people treat acute, severe… Read More

What to do about sudden sharp pain in the hip that comes and goes

July 9, 2020

Hip pain can be a very disruptive force in people’s lives. It can make romping with the grandkids harder. Walking to the mailbox might become a task you avoid. There are many issues that can cause sudden sharp pain in the hip that comes and goes, but the most likely cause is hip osteoarthritis.  Is… Read More

Chronic, dull pain in the hip when standing and walking

May 1, 2020

Hip pain can be contributed to a number of issues ranging from a pulled muscle to arthritis of the hip joint. The type of pain and how long it lasts is typically indicative of the cause of your pain. For example, a sharp pain in the hip when exercising could mean that you have an… Read More

Do your hips feel stuck? Here’s what could be going on

April 8, 2020

If your hips feel stuck, it can be for a variety of reasons. Hips that feel stiff and immobile could be related to a degenerative condition such as arthritis, while the underlying cause could also be related to a hip impingement or hip dislocation if there is also pain involved.  The fact of the matter… Read More

Hip arthritis treatment — why physical therapy?

March 10, 2020

Since it is so closely related to the natural aging process, arthritis of the hip is not a curable or reversible condition. This makes the primary goal of hip arthritis treatment managing symptoms and maintaining quality of life. With the main symptoms being aches, pains and stiffness, physical movement can become extremely difficult, but it’s… Read More

Arthritis in the hip — three symptoms to watch out for

February 12, 2020

Arthritis in the hip — three symptoms to watch out for As we all get older, aches and pains start to become more common. There are a number of causes for this, but in general, one of the biggest is that our bodies begin to dry out. In our joints, this means that the protective… Read More

HEP, HEP, Hooray

April 6, 2019

Why your HEP is important Your home exercise program (HEP) is a custom curated program that is meant to be an extension of your rehabilitation process, outside of our outpatient setting. It is a crucial part of your recovery, and here is why. “Why do I have to do these exercises at home if I’m… Read More

Hip pain treatment at home

March 3, 2019

There is no one-size-fits-all reason for hip pain. You might have arthritis, a muscle or tendon strain, tendonitis, or had a fracture, among other causes. Functional hips are essential for performing everyday tasks. If you suffer from hip pain, you know that sitting, walking or simply standing can be a challenge and an interruption to… Read More

Hip pain treatment without surgery

February 3, 2019

For patients who suffer from chronic hip pain, finding effective treatment is essential to maintaining their quality of life. Surgery is often the last resort to prove relief from hip pain. With the inherent risk of any surgery, many patients will seek to delay going that route for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are… Read More

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