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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
Hip Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip occurs when the cartilage coverings on ball (the head of the femur) and the socket (the acetabulum) wear out. It is worse when you bear weight on the affected limb. Range of motion is often limited especially internal rotation and hip flexion. Recent studies have demonstrated that joint mobilization and stretching can result in significant pain relief.
Possible Treatments
- Active Assistive Range of Motion (AAROM)
- Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
- Core Strengthening
- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
- Gait or Walking Training
- Heat
- Isometrics
- Mobilization
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Progressive Resistive Exercises (PRE)
- Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
- Proprioception Exercises
- Physical Agents
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Stretching/Flexibility Exercise
Possible Treatment Goals
- Improve Balance
- Improve ability to bear weight/stand on the leg(s)
- Improve Fitness
- Improve Function
- Optimize Joint Alignment
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
- Improve Proprioception
- Improve Range of Motion
- Improve Relaxation
- Self-care of Symptoms
- Improve Safety
- Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
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