Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery

Three benefits physical therapy can bring to your hip replacement surgery recovery

February 7th, 2021

Does your hip hurt when you’re moving and when you’re at rest? If you said yes, then you’re likely one of the many Americans who has end-stage hip arthritis.  Hip replacement surgery is commonly used to treat people with end-stage hip arthritis; it’s reported that more than 450,000 of these surgeries are performed in the

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Hip Bursa Pain

Why am I experiencing hip bursa pain?

February 6th, 2021

The trochanteric bursae are located at the point of each hip, and these cushioning structures help reduce friction between your hip bone and soft tissue like the iliotibial (IT) band. However, inflammation in the hip bursae can lead to pain. Trochanteric bursitis is a common issue in Americans over 50, and it’s estimated that this

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Physical Therapy for Hip Replacement

Do you always need physical therapy after hip replacement surgery?

November 3rd, 2020

The answer, for many people, is yes. After all, you decided to have a hip replacement to reduce your hip pain. You may also have been looking for a way to increase your ability to walk.  However, not doing physical therapy after a hip replacement can take away many of the benefits this procedure can

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