Hip and Knee Pain
What causes hip and knee pain?
- The hips and knees are the largest joints in the body meaning they take a lot of our daily stressors
- Poor body mechanics contribute to greater breakdown of the hips and knees
- Arthritic changes from worn joints
- Overuse
- Nerve impingement
- Altered gait pattern
Common Conditions:
- Hip impingement
- Hip replacement
- Hip or knee bursitis
- Hip or knee arthritis
- Knee replacement
- Ligamentous repair
How can physical therapy help?
- Your therapist will perform a thorough examination and evaluation to discover the underlying cause of your hip and/or knee pain. Common treatments include:
- Manual therapy - aids to improve hip and/or knee mobility
- Range of motion exercises - restores full pain free motion of your hip and/or knee
- Strengthening exercises - increases stability of your hips and/or knees
- Education - regarding proper posture, walking pattern and lifting techniques
- Functional training- assists with returning you to sport or job duties
