- Hip & Knee
- ACL Tears
- LCL Tears
- MCL Tears
- PCL Tears
- Difficulty Walking
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Pain & Thigh Pain
- Hip Sprain / Strain
- Labral Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain / Strain
- Meniscus Injury
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Poor Balance / Risk of Falling
- Post-Surgery Rehab
- Quad/Patellar Tendon Tear
- Sciatica
- Tendonitis
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
About Osteoarthritis of the hip
Osteoarthritis of the hip can be painful as the hip is needed to move
with sit to stand, walking, squatting and bending. The hips take a lot
of wear and tear over the years leading to a degeneration of the
cartilage that lines the joint. As the cartilage wears over time, the
joint becomes stiffer and the muscles of the buttocks generally weaken
over time. This compounds the effects on the hip causing grinding and
wearing. In advanced stages, bony spurs can form around the joint and
even change the shape of the joint.
Most minor to moderate cases of hip osteoarthritis can highly benefit from physical therapy. In advanced stages a total or partial hip replacement may be needed to repair the damaged joint. Physical therapy in the hospital and outpatient facilities is highly important in the recovery from a hip replacement surgery.
How physical therapy helps
The pain associated with osteoarthritis of the hip comes from
inflammation in and around the joint from wear and tear. Tight muscles,
tendons, ligaments and tissues occur with osteoarthritis further
limiting joint movement. In addition, weakness of the buttock muscles
and hip rotators generally occurs because of the loss of movement.
Physical therapy can improve joint mobility, range of motion and muscle strength. Our hands-on therapy and specialized exercises normally achieve a marked improvement in your hip range of motion. First we thoroughly evaluate the mechanics of your hip joint, walking and hip muscle coordination. By pinpointing the specific areas that need attention, we formulate a plan to quickly relieve your pain, improve your motion and walking. Call us today to find out more how we can help your osteoarthritis hip pain and walking.
