Hip pain is a very common impairment, and can occur due to a variety of reasons.
Arthritis
A medical term for “Joint Swelling” also commonly referred to as Osteoarthritis (OA). There are a variety of causes for Joint Swelling ranging from sudden forces (acute injury) to a more gradual wear as a result of improper or excessive use (chronic onset). The result of Arthritis is often painful loss of hip motion, muscle weakness, and difficulty performing normal activities of Daily Life.
Tendinitis
A tendon is a structure that attaches a muscle to a bone. It allows larger muscles to reach smaller spaces giving us greater strength with a significant increase in efficiency (excellence in design). Tendinitis simply means that the tendon is inflamed, “Tendon Swelling”. This happens typically as the result of excessive force or wear but can also happen with blunt force impact injury.
Bursitis
A bursa is a fluid filled sac that prevents excessive friction from structures rubbing against one another. Bursa allow structures like Tendons and Muscles to slide efficiently over hard bony surfaces. Bursae allow for a smoother movement of muscles and tendons with a significant increase in efficiency (excellence in design). Bursitis simply means that the Bursa is inflamed, “Bursa Swelling”. This happens typically as the result of excessive force or wear.
Muscle and Tendon strain
A strain is an injury that occurs when a level of force is applied to part of the body that causes a deformation that does not recover when the force is removed. It often results when a muscle or a tendon is stretched too far. This happens typically as the result of excessive force, load or when force is applied too rapidly. It is commonly called a “pulled muscle” or a “pulled tendon”.
Post Fracture Rehabilitation
A fracture is a break or a crack in a bone. Fractures can range from simple cracks to very large traumatic breaks. While a smaller crack may heal on its own, more significant trauma could require surgical intervention for proper repair of the bony structure. Regardless of the severity, fracture treatment typically involves a period of immobilization, either with a cast, splint or with an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. While physiotherapy does not typically engage in aiding bony repair it is invaluable in dealing with the consequences of immobilization. The two most common consequences of immobilization are weakness and reduced range of motion. Physiotherapists are amongst the most capable professionals at resolving these two impairments. Once cleared by their Family Doctor post fracture rehabilitation is best done as early as is safely possible.
Our physiotherapy approach at Newcastle Village Physiotherapy always involves a comprehensive physical assessment by the most experienced team of Physiotherapists in the Newcastle area. We are extremely familiar with the structures of the hip, its mobility requirements and the ways the hip interacts with the lower back and the leg function as a whole.
Once assessed an individualized plan will be created just for you. Together we will work as a team to remove the source of the impairment. Proper positioning and restoring the natural balance within the hip joint is achieved with strengthening, stretching and manual therapy, mobility exercises, posture correction, balance and education. Together we will work to help you reduce your hip pain while rebuilding and restoring the function of this area.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have or to book an appointment today.