Hip pain affects people of all ages — from young athletes with labral tears to older adults with osteoarthritis. Accurate diagnosis is critical because the hip can refer pain to the groin, thigh, buttock, and knee, often leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.
The hip joint is the body’s largest ball-and-socket joint, carrying 3–5 times body weight during walking and up to 8 times during running. Its deep, stable architecture makes true hip joint pain less common than pain from surrounding structures — which is why assessment must differentiate intra-articular from extra-articular sources.
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears have emerged as a leading cause of hip pain in active adults under 50, frequently missed by general imaging. Specialized physiotherapy assessment can identify these conditions and guide appropriate management.
Hip joint mobilization and soft tissue therapy to restore joint range of motion and reduce pain.
Deep penetrating photobiomodulation targeting hip joint inflammation, gluteal tendinopathy, and bursitis.
Gluteal, piriformis, and hip flexor trigger point release — particularly effective for greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Calcific gluteal tendinopathy and recalcitrant trochanteric bursitis — stimulates repair and breaks down calcification.
Hip abductor, external rotator, and core strengthening — the foundation of all hip rehabilitation programs.
Protocol-based rehabilitation after total hip arthroplasty — restoring gait, strength, and function.
Assessment includes hip range of motion, FADIR and FABER tests for labral pathology, Thomas test for hip flexor tightness, single-leg squat assessment, and neurological screening to rule out lumbar referral.
Hip osteoarthritis and greater trochanteric pain syndrome typically respond within 8–12 sessions. Post-surgical hip replacement rehabilitation follows a structured 12–24 week protocol. Labral pathology may require a longer conservative trial before surgical assessment.