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Hip Physical Therapy

Hip Physical Therapy

Hip physical therapy involves a customized plan designed to address hip pain and restore mobility, using a variety of techniques including exercises, stretches, manual therapy, and pain management strategies. Physical therapists assess your individual needs—including strength, range of motion, balance, and function—to create a tailored treatment plan.

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain Entails:

1. Assessment

Your physical therapist will evaluate your hip pain, medical history, and movement patterns to understand how the pain is affecting your daily life.

2. Treatment Plan

This may include:

  • Strengthening exercises to improve hip joint stability.
  • Stretching and ROM exercises for flexibility and stiffness reduction.
  • Balance and stability training to reduce fall risks.
  • Manual therapy including joint mobilization.
  • Pain relief techniques like heat, ice, or electrical stimulation.
3. Education and Home Exercise

You'll receive guidance on managing pain and performing exercises at home to maintain progress and avoid future issues.

4. Specific Hip Exercises
  • Hip flexor stretch: Improves mobility in the front hip.
  • Glute bridges: Builds glute strength for hip stability.
  • Hip abduction/adduction: Strengthens muscles on the hip side.
  • Heel slides: Enhances hip flexor motion and ROM.
5. Benefits

Hip physical therapy can relieve pain, restore mobility, and strengthen muscles. It helps you resume normal activities without pain and reduces the risk of future injuries or flare-ups.