Target Area: Hip
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How can Physical Therapy help me?
Physical Therapy is a trusted healthcare industry dedicated to evaluating and treating certain injuries and illnesses. The goal of Physical Therapists is to ease pain by helping you to move, live, and function better. [Source: bls.gov]. Also known as physiotherapists,...
Understanding the Causes of Hip Pain
Hip pain can stem from various causes, such as overuse injuries, muscle imbalances, or congenital conditions like hip dysplasia. Common issues include hip flexor strains, iliotibial band syndrome, and osteoarthritis. Structural problems like labral tears or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) also contribute to pain, especially in older adults. If you’re experiencing discomfort, physical therapy for hip pain can help improve mobility and relieve pain.
How Physical Therapy for Hip Pain Can Help
At Precision Rehabilitation, we specialize in physical therapy for hip pain, offering customized treatment plans designed to address the specific causes of your discomfort. Our approach begins with a thorough assessment to identify the root of your pain, whether it’s due to overuse, muscle imbalances, or structural issues. For overuse injuries, we focus on modifying your activities to reduce strain on the hip joint. This might include teaching proper movement techniques, recommending supportive equipment, or adjusting your exercise routine. For structural conditions such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), our therapists recommend tailored exercises for femoroacetabular impingement that minimize stress on the hip joint. Manual therapy for hip pain is also used to improve joint function and reduce discomfort.
Restoring Mobility and Strength
Physical therapy for hip pain includes mobility exercises to improve flexibility in the hip flexors and hip strengthening exercises to support weak gluteal muscles. Our therapists use a combination of targeted stretching exercises to improve flexibility in tight muscles, such as the hip flexors, and strengthening exercises to support weak areas like the gluteal muscles. Manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilizations and soft tissue massage, are also employed to enhance joint function and reduce pain. For those with conditions like FAI or labral tears, we emphasize exercises that avoid aggravating the hip while promoting stability and healing.
Precision Rehabilitation: Your Partner in Recovery
Precision Rehabilitation is committed to helping you overcome hip pain. Contact one of our clinics in South Louisiana to start your journey to recovery.
Common Hip Pain Conditions
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
- Hip Impingement
- Sacral Iliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
- Piriformis Syndrome
What & How We Treat
Assessment and Diagnosis
We will assess your hip pain through a thorough examination, considering your medical history, and any relevant imaging studies.
Range of Motion Exercises
Gentle exercises to improve flexibility and mobility in the hip joint, reducing stiffness, and promoting better movement.
Strengthening Exercises
Targeted exercises to strengthen muscles around the hip, including the glutes, quadriceps, and hip flexors, providing stability and support.
Core Strengthening
Strengthening the core muscles helps support the spine and pelvis, contributing to overall hip stability.
Stretching Exercises
Stretching tight muscles, such as the hip flexors and hamstrings, to improve flexibility and reduce strain on the hip joint.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques like massage, joint mobilization, and soft tissue manipulation to alleviate muscle tension and improve joint mobility.
Gait Training
Analyzing and correcting walking patterns to ensure proper biomechanics and reduce stress on the hip joint.
