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The hip is the most proximal link in the lower extremity kinematic chain and shares a common segment (the femur) with the knee. At its proximal end, the femur articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis to comprise the hip joint. As a ball-and-socket joint, the hip provides multiplanar motion and is second only to the shoulder in terms of mobility. At its distal end, the femur is tightly bound to the tibia through a complex system of ligaments, the joint capsule, and tendons.
Although the ball-and-socket configuration of the hip provides a high degree of bony stability, the joint is dependent on a complex set of muscles to create motion and provide dynamic stability. As such, impaired hip muscle performance can render the hip joint susceptible to dysfunction in all planes. Abnormal motion of the femur can have a direct effect on tibiofemoral joint kinematics and strain the soft tissue restraints that bind the tibia to the distal end of the femur.
At your first appointment, one of our LHPT physical therapists will examine your hip and/or knee for signs of misalignment or structural damage, in addition to examining your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion.
A comprehensive, individualized treatment plan will then be developed for you that will include manual therapy treatments to help improve alignment and mobility of all those bones and joints as well as improve the flexibility and comfort of the muscles. It will be then followed by neuromuscular reeducation and motor control training, needed to promote efficient initiation, strength and endurance of the muscles required for developing efficient movement strategies.
Finally, you will be given targeted exercises designed for relieving joint pain and stabilizing the weak hip and/or knee tissues.
Isha treated me for hip discomfort that I associated with some nerve pain (sciatica) and years of sitting down and not great range of motion. The initial evaluation and therapy sessions worked wonders and what i appreciated the most is the high level of communication and treatment customization I received. Not a volume practice, just good, high-end, one on one therapy services with a broad skill set and listening hands.
Our aim is to help you recover from your injury and return to the activities you enjoy. Whether your injury is related to sport, work or daily life we apply the same principles and dynamic approach used in high-end rehabilitation to resolve your problem. Our experience means we know the ropes well and can quickly get to the nub of your problem.
