Dislocation of the Posterior Hip
Definition:
Displacement of the posterior hip; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
Symptoms- Severe pain in the hip, especially when attempting to move the leg
- Leg on the affected side appears shorter than the other leg
- Hip joint appears deformed
- Pain or numbness along the sciatic nerve area (back of thighs) if injury presses on this nerve
Causes- Severe falls, especially from heights
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Sports injuries
Treatment- Possible surgical intervention
- ROM and stretching exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
- Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Dislocation of the Posterior Hip Phase I
- DVT Clot Instructions
- Crutch Walking
- Straight Leg Raise
- Quad Sets
- Big Toe Curls
- Ankle Pumps
Dislocation of the Posterior Hip Phase II
- Prone Thomas Stretch
- Side Lying Hip Abduction At Wall
- Bridges
- Sit Up Squat
- Squats With Glute Max Bias
- Weight Shifts
- Step Throughs
Dislocation of the Posterior Hip Phase III
- Gait II
- Bridge Marching
- Step Ups
- Step Overs
- Step Downs
- Prone Leg Lifts
- Hip IR ER Rotation With T-band
