Contracture of the Hip
$74.97
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.
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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