Getting You Back to Better
A collection of posts regarding hip pain and physical therapy aides.
Do you experience hip pain when going up or downstairs? Do you search for the elevator anytime you are in a building to avoid using the stairs because you don’t want the pain in your hip to increase? This is a common problem, and there are several potential causes. However, pain with stairs is not …
Hip Pain with Stairs: The Main Causes and How to Treat Them Read More »
If you are one of the millions of people who have been diagnosed with arthritis, you may be considering a total hip replacement. This is a big decision, and it’s important that you do everything possible to prepare for it. The more prepared that you go into the surgery, the faster you’ll recover. We want …
5 Helpful Tips to Prepare for a Total Hip Replacement Surgery Read More »
A hip replacement can be a life changer! Your pain and mobility can greatly improve after surgery, improving your quality of life and daily activities. But…what happens when you start to feel a different pain in the hip? Hip Flexor tendonitis can sneak up on anyone after surgery and is a pain in the….well hip! It’s …
A Bosu ball is an excellent addition to any home gym to increase core strength and balance. If you want a killer leg workout, the Bosu ball provides the perfect variance of exercises to achieve the look you want. The versatility of being able to use both sides of the Bosu ball allows it offers …
7 Bosu Ball Step Up Variations For A Killer Leg Workout Read More »
The Clamshell is an excellent exercise for hip and knee pain. It is one of the most commonly prescribed exercises in physical therapy and is popular in workouts. The clamshell not only works the muscles in your hips but also helps stabilize the entire leg, including the knee and ankle. There are many different variations …
Clamshell Exercise: An Excellent Strengthening Exercise for Hip and Knee Pain Read More »
The Bulgarian Split Squat is a great strengthening exercise for knee and/or hip pain. It’s inexpensive to do, targets hip and knee strength, works on balance, is easy on the back and other joints, is simple to progress as your body gets stronger and helps with alignment control. This is truly an exercise that hits …
Bulgarian Split Squat: One of the Best Strengthening Exercises for Knee and Hip Pain Read More »
Do you have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)? It’s easy to understand the causes that contribute to knee pain but does it also cause hip pain? PFPS is an overuse syndrome of the knee cap that causes pain in the front of the knee and is made worse with activities such as squatting, running, and jumping. …
Hip Pain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: What You Need to Know Read More »
Can a total knee replacement cause hip pain? It is not uncommon for patients to experience pain in both joints at the same time. In fact, there are many reasons why your hip might be more painful after a total knee replacement. There is a lot of additional stress placed on the body after surgery …
Can a Total Knee Replacement Cause Hip Pain? A Helpful Guide Read More »
Riding a bike is not only fun, but it’s also great exercise. After a hip replacement, it can be a fantastic way to stay active. You can quickly return to cycling during a successful rehabilitation program. Patients often report that getting a hip replacement is the best decision they ever made! It can restore mobility, …
Riding a Bike After a Hip Replacement – A Helpful Guide Read More »
Are you an avid hiker? Did you just have a hip replacement? Let’s talk about getting your back out on the trail. Having a total hip replacement is a major surgery; however, the procedure has come a long way. The recovery is faster, allowing you to get back to your activities feeling better than ever. …
Hiking After A Hip Replacement – What You Need to Know Read More »
