Getting You Back to Better
A collection of posts regarding hip pain and physical therapy aides.
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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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, …
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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. …
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The hip is a strong and complex joint, yet not immune to injury or dysfunction. Arthroscopic hip surgery, also known as a hip scope, is used to diagnose or treat non-arthritic issues at this joint. Returning to cycling after a hip scope can easily be beneficial and successful. Though just because it is a minimally …
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Getting back to normal after arthroscopic hip surgery can be confusing and even frightening. Hip surgery, whether it was a hip labral repair, hip labral debridement, or a labral reconstruction, is a life-changing event that you want to allow to adequately heal. See our helpful table and subsequent information to help you know when you …
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Despite what you may have heard, preparing for a hip arthroscopic surgery can be a seamless process. The key to ensuring a smooth recovery lies in informed and thoughtful preparation. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery of the hip meant to address a range of joint issues, like impingement and labral tears. The recovery …
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Exercising is fantastic for your mind, body, and soul. It has proven to be beneficial in multiple areas of one’s health. However, many individuals who exercise regularly don’t realize that it is just as important to stretch. Stretching regularly can help you prevent various sport-related or workout-related injuries among many other great benefits. The best …
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Undergoing any surgery is nerve-wracking enough, but facing one that impacts your mobility is especially daunting. Preparing for a Hip Labral Repair Surgery requires more than just finding the right surgeon. Knowing what to do before and after surgery can make all the difference when it comes to a full recovery. What is a Hip …
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