Stiffness in the Hip

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited hip mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Loss of ROM in the hip
  • Pain in the thigh, inside of the hip joint, groin, outside of the hip joint, or buttocks
Causes
  • Labrum tear
  • Muscle sprain/strain
  • Fracture
  • Tumor
  • Avascular necrosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Tendinitis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Gait program
Stiffness in the Hip Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Child Pose
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Prone Thomas Stretch
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Hip IR ER Rotation With T-band
  • Prone Hip Extension Adduction Abduction T Band
  • Stationary Bike
  • Gait II

Stiffness in the Hip Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Restorative Shoulder Quadrant
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Kettle Bell Swings

Stiffness in the Hip 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