Hip Stiffness

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited hip mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.

Symptoms
  • Stiffness in the hip
  • Difficulty walking
Causes
  • Arthritis
  • Hip fracture
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Muscle strain
  • Avascular necrosis
  • Tumor
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hip stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Hip Stiffness Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Child Pose
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Prone Thomas Stretch
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Gait II
  • Stationary Bike

Hip Stiffness Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Glute Med Wall Push
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Lunge Matrix

Hip Stiffness Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Bridge Marching
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • T Band Defensive Slides
  • Speed Skaters
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands