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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

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Hip Replacement

For some osteoarthritic hip joints and femur fractures, the only option is a total hip replacement. As the image shows, both the ball (the head and neck of the femur) and the socket (the acetabulum) are replaced. You will receive physical therapy in the hospital. Recent research suggests that patients can gain significant strength and improve balance skills with additional outpatient physical therapy.

Possible Treatments

• Core Strengthening 
• Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy 
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Gait or Walking Training 
• 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 

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
• Improve Proprioception
• Decrease Postoperative Complications
• Improve Range of Motion
• Improve Relaxation
• Self-care of Symptoms
• Improve Safety
• Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
• Improve Wound Healing

Additional Resources

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

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