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- Quadriceps Muscle Strains
- Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
- Groin Strain (Adductor Strain)
- Hip Pointer
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Hamstring Strains
- Femoral Neck Fracture
- Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Replacement
Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
Avascular necrosis means bone death due to a lack of blood supply. A disrupted blood supply occurs when there is a fracture, dislocation, or repetitive trauma to the neck of the femur. Signs and symptoms include pain, limitation of movement and pain with walking. X-rays, MRI, or a bone scan may be helpful in diagnosing this disorder. Surgical decompression or total hip replacement may be necessary.
Possible Treatments
- Aerobic/Endurance Exercise
- Active Range of Motion (AROM)
- Active Assistive Range of Motion (AAROM)
- Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
- Core Strengthening
- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
- Gait or Walking Training
- Isometrics
- Progressive Resistive Exercises (PRE)
- Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
- Proprioception Exercises
- Physical Agents
- Stretching/Flexibility Exercise
Possible Treatment Goals
- Improve Balance
- Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
- Improve Function
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Improve Proprioception
- Decrease Postoperative Complications
- Improve Range of Motion
- Self-care of Symptoms
- Improve Safety
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