Hip
Care for hip pain, stiffness, weakness, balance concerns, and return to walking, work, or sport.
Common symptoms and diagnoses treated
Hip arthritis, bursitis-type pain, muscle or tendon strains, limited mobility, balance changes, and recovery after joint replacement or other surgery.
How one-on-one physical therapy may help
One-on-one physical therapy can restore motion, strengthen the hip and trunk, improve balance, and prepare you for the demands of daily activity.
This information is educational and does not replace an individual evaluation or medical advice. Seek urgent medical care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Activities that may be difficult
Walking, stairs, getting in and out of a car, sleeping, squatting, dressing, running, and standing from a chair.
What the evaluation may examine
Hip and back mobility, strength, balance, walking mechanics, joint loading, and the tasks that reproduce symptoms.
Treatment approaches may include
Hip and spine mobility
Progressive hip and leg strengthening
Balance and walking training
Gradual return to work, exercise, or sport
Postoperative rehabilitation
After hip replacement or other surgery, care follows the surgeon’s precautions while rebuilding walking, strength, range of motion, and independence.
Questions about this type of care
Can hip pain come from the back?
Sometimes. The evaluation examines both the hip and spine when symptoms or movement patterns suggest they may be related.
Do you treat hip replacement recovery?
Yes. Rehabilitation is progressed according to surgical precautions, healing, and your functional goals.
Written for patient education and clinically reviewed by Ryan Dooley, DPT.
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Request a call to discuss one-on-one physical therapy in Palatine, or call 847-686-3962.