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The most common hip disorders seen by the
orthopaedic physical therapist in an
outpatient setting are osteoarthritis,
bursitis, impingement syndrome,
piriformis syndrome, iliotibial band
syndrome, and post-surgical orthopaedic
hip surgery. Other less common problems,
such as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and
slipped capital femoral epiphysis, may
also be treated by the physical
therapist from time to time.
Your initial session of therapy is an extensive
evaluation of your functional ability by
a Physical Therapist.
Treatment will involve several
options including manual therapy, joint
mobilization, stretching, massage, ASTYMadvantage
Edge™ and exercise to improve
strength, coordination, balance, and
strength.
You will be instructed on a home
exercise program and made aware of
precautions to take to maximize the
healing environment.
Many
patients that are referred for physical
therapy with pain in the lower back or
knee have the source of their problem as
a weak and/or tight hip.
The loss of movement or the
control of motion at the hip can cause
compensatory abnormal movements at the
knee or lumbar spine.
A thorough evaluation of hip
function by your Physical Therapist is
included in any treatment directed at
improving lower extremity function and
eliminating pain in the lower back or
knee.
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