Hip Osteoarthritis in Sinnamon Park

What are the causes?

There are two main types of Hip OA:

The condition affects 7% – 25% of adults aged over 55 years. Though the specific causes of Hip OA aren’t exactly known, some risk factors include:

There is strong evidence that exercise programs for Hip OA is just effective as pain medication in the short to medium term.

If you suspect that you have or are developing Hip OA, a medical professional or physiotherapist can do a historical health analysis and physical examination.

Additionally, you may be referred for imaging tests to determine the extent of your condition, or to rule out differential diagnoses.

At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we will closely assess your symptoms to try and determine the best course of action for you. At your initial appointment, you’ll be able to inform the physiotherapist about your condition, and they’ll give their own objective assessment to determine your treatment plan.

• Primary– more generalised OA affecting the hips and/or other joints
• Secondary– OA that occurs after an injury or inflammation in joints or cartilage
• Lifestyle Impacts – obesity
• Joint injury
• Repetitive stress/overloading of the joint
• Genetic influences on cartilage degeneration
• Increasing age
• Poorly formed joints (congenital)
• High-impact sports – running, soccer, netball, etc.

What would treatment look like?

While the program is personalised for your recovery and management goals, we do have a few generalised Hip OA treatment options.

These include:

• Stretching, strengthening and/or conditioning exercises
• Restoring range of movement
• Postural improvement
• Soft tissue mobilisations (massage)
• Trigger point therapy
• Dry needling
• Taping
• A unique home exercise program – pelvic floor exercises and more
• Graded Exposure to load program
• Additional lifestyle recommendations