physical therapy for hip pain

Hip pain can come from many different sources. Osteoarthritis in the hip joint can cause significant pain, which may respond well to physical therapy in the earlier stages, but often may require total hip replacement surgery (also referred to as total hip arthroplasty). Other sources of hip pain include sciatica nerve impingement, bursitis in the buttock, groin or side of the hip, uneven leg length, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, poor posture, obesity, stress fractures or muscle imbalances from tight hamstrings, hip flexors or other muscles. Infants and children may also have hip pain from congenital hip dislocations or slipped capital femoral epiphyseal (this is when the "ball" of the hip joint actually slides partly or completely off the shaft of the femur bone) to name just a few. A thorough examination is required to determine the cause of pain and a plan of care is developed from those findings. Interventions may include modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation, stretching and/or strengthening muscles, patient education about posture and body mechanics and pain management techniques. Pain in one area may come from injury in another area, so many tests have been developed to differentiate pain from injury.


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	HOME ABOUT US EVENTS ARTICLES / EDUCATION STAFF RESOURCES HEALTH SERVICES PRODUCT/SERVICE SPECIALS PRIVACY PRACTICES CONTACT US	Physical Therapy for Hip Pain Hip pain can come from many different sources. Osteoarthritis in the hip joint can cause significant pain, which may respond well to physical therapy in the earlier stages, but often may require total hip replacement surgery (also referred to as total hip arthroplasty). Other sources of hip pain include sciatica nerve impingement, bursitis in the buttock, groin or side of the hip, uneven leg length, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, poor posture, obesity, stress fractures or muscle imbalances from tight hamstrings, hip flexors or other muscles. Infants and children may also have hip pain from congenital hip dislocations or slipped capital femoral epiphyseal (this is when the "ball" of the hip joint actually slides partly or completely off the shaft of the femur bone) to name just a few. A thorough examination is required to determine the cause of pain and a plan of care is developed from those findings. Interventions may include modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation, stretching and/or strengthening muscles, patient education about posture and body mechanics and pain management techniques. Pain in one area may come from injury in another area, so many tests have been developed to differentiate pain from injury. HOME \| ABOUT US \| EVENTS \| ARTICLES/EDUCATION \| STAFF RESOURCES HEALTH SERVICES \| PRODUCT/SERVICE SPECIALS \| PRIVACY PRACTICES \| CONTACT US Disclaimer Notice The use of this site is subject to a disclaimer. This site is presented for information only and is not intended to subsitute for professional medical advice. © 2009 Stellar Health Centers - All Rights Reserved Site Created by Vivid Image