Hip
Hip problems can start in the infant (e.g. Congenital Dislocation of the Hip), in the young child (Perthes Disease), the older child (e.g. slipped epiphysis) before injuries in the young adult develop (groin strain). The hip is also a common site of osteoarthritis which can affect people in differing degrees of severity. Very often hip problems respond well to physiotherapy treatment and you can find out here about the more common conditions that we treat.
| OA Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem for many people after middle age. It is sometimes referred t... [ more info ] |
| Trochanteric bursitis Trochanteric bursitis causes pain on the side of the hip which is worse when walking or running and ... [ more info ] |
| Muscle injury – Quads/Hamstrings The Quadriceps are located at the front of the thigh and are responsible for extending (straightenin... [ more info ] |
| Adductor (groin) Strain A groin strain is a common problem among many individuals who are physically active, especially in c... [ more info ] |
| Loose body/Labral tears The acetabulum of the hip joint (socket) has a rim of fibrocartilage around it called the labrum whi... [ more info ] |