Vitalis Physiotherapy personalises a unique treatment program for Hip Osteoarthritis to:
Osteoarthritis is a disorder that can affect any moveable joint of the body, for example hips, knees, and hands. It can display itself as a breakdown of tissues and abnormal changes to the cell structures of joints. It may be initiated by injury, that activate maladaptive repair responses. As the joint tries to repair, it can lead to other problems.
There are two main types of Hip OA:
The condition affects 7% – 25% of adults aged over 55 years. Though the specific causes of Hip OA aren’t exactly known, some risk factors include:
There is strong evidence that exercise programs for Hip OA is just effective as pain medication in the short to medium term.
If you suspect that you have or are developing Hip OA, a medical professional or physiotherapist can do a historical health analysis and physical examination.
Additionally, you may be referred for imaging tests to determine the extent of your condition, or to rule out differential diagnoses.
At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we will closely assess your symptoms to try and determine the best course of action for you. At your initial appointment, you’ll be able to inform the physiotherapist about your condition, and they’ll give their own objective assessment to determine your treatment plan.
While the program is personalised for your recovery and management goals, we do have a few generalised Hip OA treatment options.
These include:
Are you in pain caused by Hip Osteoarthritis? Contact Vitalis Physiotherapy, a ‘physiotherapist near me’, to book in your treatment. Call our friendly team on 0410 559 856. We’d love to help.
