HIP PAIN TREATMENTS

• Muscle Strain or Tear Plus
  A muscle strain occurs when the force on the muscle exceeds the maximum force the muscle can handle. The muscle fibers can fail or tear (partially or completely). Symptoms include pain, swelling, pain and weakness when using the muscle, and tenderness to touch. Occasionally the muscle strain may cause bruising. Commonly strained muscles in the hip include the hip flexor, hamstring, glute, adductor, and piriformis. Your therapist will assess your muscle and create a custom treatment plan to address your concerns. Learn More
• Hip Fractures Plus
  Hip fracture typically results from a fall and is more common in elderly (especially with osteoporosis or poor balance). Hip fractures in younger populations are usually a result from a high energy trauma such as car accident or fall from tall height. In the elderly, a hip fracture can lead to a loss of mobility, loss of independence, and possibly life-threatening complications. Rehabilitation after hip fracture will help to restore your range of motion, strength, balance, and gait (walking pattern). Even better, physiotherapy can be performed in elderly prior to fractures to assess fall risk and work on a program to improve hip strength and balance to decrease the likelihood of a fall and fracture. Learn More
• Hamstring Tendonitis Plus
  Tendonitis in the hamstring is seen in athletes such as runners, football players, hockey players, etc or when the hamstring is overstretched. Occasionally, we see this condition in patients whose hamstring is shortened from periods of prolonged sitting. Pain is often described as deep and located just below the glute. Pain is usually worse during or after activities such as running, lunging, and squatting. Risk factors include hamstring tightness, previous injury, being overweight, and imbalance in the leg musculature. Your therapist will assess your hamstring and create a custom treatment plan to reduce symptoms and restore your function. Learn More
• Snapping Hip Syndrome Plus
  Snapping Hip Syndrome is characterized by an audible “snap” or “click” of the hip during hip motion. There are many causes of this noise including tight structures such as the iliotibial band or IT band ( most common) or iliopsoas (hip flexor). Less commonly it is a noise coming from inside the joint. The noise is not typically an indication of the joint dislocating. Your therapist will assess the source of the noise and create a treatment plan to address your concerns. Learn More
• Labral Tears in the Hip Plus
  The hip is a ball and socket joint. The socket is lined with a cartilage called the labrum. The function of the labrum is to create stability and smooth movement. A tear in the labrum can occur from trauma, or repetitive activity. You may be more at risk for labrum injury if you have hip impingement or a bony abnormality of the hip from birth (hip dysplasia). The labrum can also degenerate with age or increased stress on the joint from previous injuries. Symptoms usually involve deep groin pain, clicking, and “giving out”. You may experience difficulties walking, sitting, pivoting, and climbing stairs. Your therapist will examine your labrum and create a treatment plan to address your symptoms. Learn More
• Hip Arthritis (OA) Plus
  The hip is one the body’s largest weight-bearing joints and is therefore commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Symptoms include groin pain and hip stiffness. Risk factors include aging, obesity, genetics, repetitive stresses on the hip, and certain high impact sports such as hockey, running, football, etc. Early hip arthritis does very well with exercise therapy. Advanced cases may qualify for hip replacement surgery. Your therapist will examine your hip and create a custom treatment plan for your hip.Learn More
• Hip Flexor Tendonitis Plus
  The iliopsoas is the strongest hip flexor. It is located on the front of your hip. Along with bringing your hip up towards your chest (hip flexion) it also acts as a stabilizer for your spine and pelvis. When injured, this muscle can cause pain on the front of your hip and clicking/snapping of the hip. It can also be a contributor to low back pain. Injury can occur following trauma, repetitive overuse activity such as running or dancing or other sports. It is nicknamed “Dancer’s Hip” due to the high incidence of this condition in dancers. Your therapist will examine your hip and create a custom treatment plan to address your concerns. Learn More
• Hip Bursitis Plus
  The bursa is a fluid filled sac meant to provide cushion and decrease friction over the outer bony part of the hip. Bursitis occurs when there is an inflammation of the bursa leading it to swell. Causes include trauma (landing on the outer hip), posture/position (lying on hard surfaces on your side), tendonitis of the glutes. Symptoms usually include pain on the outer hip that is worse with stairs, lying on your side, high impact activity, or after prolonged sitting. Learn More
• Piriformis Syndrome Plus
  The piriformis is a muscle on the back of your hip that helps with rotation, abduction, and extension of your hip. This muscle is special in that it lies close to the sciatic nerve. In fact, the sciatic nerve runs through the muscle in some people. When injured or tight, this muscle can lead to sciatic-type symptoms including pain referral into the leg, numbness, and tingling. This muscle can be injured by trauma (landing on your buttock), compression (for example sitting on a hard surface or your wallet), repetitive overuse such as running, abnormal gait such as walking with your foot turned outward, following injury to your low back/hip, or shortening of the muscle due to posture of your low back and hips. Your therapist will assess the area and create a custom treatment plan to address your concerns. Learn More
• Pelvic Fractures Plus
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