HIP PAIN

 

Some specific diagnoses treated:

  1. hip arthritis

  2. bursitis

  3. hip strains and sprains

  4. tendinitis

  5. sciatica

  6. ischiitis

  7. myofascial pain syndrome

  8. post surgical total hip replacement rehabilitation

  9. post surgical microfracture rehabilitation

  10. post surgical hip fracture open reduction/internal fixation rehabilitation

  11. post fracture rehabilitation

  12. adherent incisional scars

  13. muscle imbalances

  14. joint stiffness

  15. wear and tear syndromes

MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY:


"A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function."


Definition from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)