Contracture of the Hip

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Definition:
A muscle contracture is a permanent shortening of a muscle or joints in the hip. It is usually in response to prolonged hypertonic spasticity in a concentrated muscle area. Contractures are essentially muscles or tendons that have remained too tight for too long, thus becoming shorter. Once they occur they cannot be stretched or exercised away; they must be released with orthopedic surgery.
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Symptoms
  • Loss of ROM of the hip
  • Pain in the hip
  • Weakness in the lower extremity
  • Difficulty walking
Causes
  • Trauma
  • Infection
  • Arthritis
  • History of surgery
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises to hip
  • Hip stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
  • Gait program

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