CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP HIP ARTHRITIS

How can physiotherapy help? 

Physiotherapy can help in a range of ways to improve someone’s symptoms, function and quality of life when they have hip osteoarthritis. These include:

• Improving understanding of the condition and the best strategies to manage symptoms – including managing your activity loads and looking after your general health

• Reducing pain, swelling and inflammation

• Improving range of motion at the hip and surrounding joints

• Improving strength, control and conditioning of the hip and surrounding joints

This can be done through a range of treatment options such as advice and education, soft tissue release, dry needling, joint mobilisation and exercise prescription/programming to name a few. The most appropriate options for you can be discussed in conjunction with your physiotherapist.

PEAK also offers other services that can be beneficial in managing your hip symptoms which include:

Exercise led prevention classes

supervised by our physio and chiro coaches, these are a great way to keep yourself accountable in completing your own individualised exercise program.

Podiatry

advice on footwear or the use of orthotics can be beneficial in reducing loads through the hip joint. 

Anti-gravity treadmill

if you are a keen walker or runner but your symptoms are stopping you from doing this, the anti-gravity treadmill can be used to reduce load on the hip and move more comfortably.