I like going to PhysioActive, because the therapists are always very confident that they can help their patients. Even though Diana is sometimes very tough on me with the exercises, I feel better after the treatment. Also, the staff members at the reception are very friendly and always creating a welcoming and warm atmosphere. They are always helpful with making new appointments and trying to accommodate our preferred time slots.
Hip injuries and knee pain are very common and can have many causes:
Therefore it is essential to make a correct diagnosis of the underlying cause in order to provide appropriate treatment for an optimal recovery. Injuries may affect muscles, ligaments, meniscus, cartilage or bones. Most commonly the pain is localized around the injured area and can be felt during activity, after activity or constantly. Many injuries can be treated conservatively with physiotherapy. However, with more severe injuries surgery may be necessary. In this case the patient will need post-surgical rehabilitation.
Sprains refer to injuries to a ligament. Ligaments are connected to bones and stabilize the joint in between them. Unlike muscles, they are very poorly supplied by blood. Hence, the healing process usually takes much longer. In most cases conservative treatment with splints, adjusted activity and physiotherapy is sufficient to restore full function.
The hip or acetabular labrum is a ridge of cartilage that runs around the rim of your hip joint socket. Its purpose is to make the hip socket deeper and more stable. The labrum can be torn from its attachment and cause pain, clicking or catching. The most common causes are falls or sporting injuries when the hip is forced into extreme positions. It can also be damaged by repetitive movements in sport activities like football, golf, running or cycling. Common contributing factors for these causes are degenerative changes of the labrum or poor biomechanics.
In the acute stage of a labral tear physiotherapy is aimed at reducing pain and inflammatory signs. At a later stage exercise therapy including strengthening and stretching exercises becomes a vital part of the therapy to restore full function of the hip.
A percentage of hip labral tears will require surgery to stop the pain and clicking. The procedure should also improve the hip joint integrity, which reduce future degeneration associated with labral tears.
Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition where the articular cartilage of your hip joint gradually wears away, exposing the underlying bone. As the arthritis progresses, bony spurs also develop in and around your hip joint in response to the change in load distribution and biomechanics. Common causes are age, overweight, excessive loading sports, previous hip injuries and genetics. Although this is a chronic condition you can have acute episodes as well. The cause for this is overloading during sport, daily activities and even work. The symptoms are pain and stiffness in the hip, clicking or grating and decreased strength of the lower limb muscles. During an acute episode physiotherapy helps to reduce pain, inflammation signs and regain flexibility.
During non-acute episodes it is very important to do regular exercises in order to optimize strength, stability and flexibility. This will help to maintain your hip’s function and to avoid surgery. Your physiotherapist will tailor a trainings program for your specific needs.
In advanced stages of osteoarthritis pain might become chronic even with regular exercises. In this case hip replacement is the last resort of help (please click for more information on hip replacement)
Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition where the articular cartilage of your hip joint gradually wears away, exposing the underlying bone. As the arthritis progresses, bony spurs also develop in and around your hip joint in response to the change in load distribution and biomechanics. Common causes are age, overweight, excessive loading sports, previous hip injuries and genetics. Although this is a chronic condition you can have acute episodes as well. The cause for this is overloading during sport, daily activities and even work. The symptoms are pain and stiffness in the hip, clicking or grating and decreased strength of the lower limb muscles. During an acute episode physiotherapy helps to reduce pain, inflammation signs and regain flexibility.
During non-acute episodes it is very important to do regular exercises in order to optimize strength, stability and flexibility. This will help to maintain your hip’s function and to avoid surgery. Your physiotherapist will tailor a trainings program for your specific needs.
In advanced stages of osteoarthritis pain might become chronic even with regular exercises. In this case hip replacement is the last resort of help (please click for more information on hip replacement)
Hip bursitis is a painful condition at the site of the hip. The bursa is small jelly like sack positioned between the hip bone and soft tissues, acting as cushions to help reduce friction. With repetitive activities like running or cycling the bursa can become inflamed. In the early stage pain is usually felt only during activities, but with progressing intensity pain may be felt also after activities or at rest.
Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain and inflammation signs including modalities, massage and stretching. In the later stage exercise therapy focuses on strengthening the muscles surrounding the hip to restore full function and to prevent reoccurrence.
