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• Quadriceps Muscle Strains
• Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
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• Hip Pointer
• Trochanteric Bursitis
• Hamstring Strains
• Femoral Neck Fracture
• Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
• Hip Osteoarthritis
• Hip Replacement

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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

• Core Strengthening 
• Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy 
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Gait or Walking Training 
• Heat Pack 
• Hip Active Range of Motion 
• Hip Joint Mobilization 
• Hip Passive Range of Motion 
• Hip Resistive Range of Motion 
• Isometric Exercise 
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) 
• 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

Additional Resources

• 3d Anatomy of the hip and pelvis
• Arthritis Foundation
• Arthritis, Exercise, and Manual Therapy
• Hip Info from Medline Plus
• Osteoarthritis of Guide

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