Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Pelvis and Thigh

Definition:
A systemic disease, which affects connective tissue of the pelvis and thigh; arthritis is the dominant clinical manifestation, accompanied by thickening of articular soft tissue, with extension of synovial tissue over articular cartilages, which become eroded; the course is variable but often is chronic and progressive, leading to deformities and disability.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain usually occurs in bilateral hips
  • Swelling usually occurs in bilateral hips
  • Stiffness usually occurs in bilateral hips
  • Difficulty with inclines and stairs
  • Pain with walking
  • Pain with standing
Causes
  • Unknown
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Possible family heredity
  • Usually it takes a chemical or environmental "trigger" to activate the disease in people who genetically inherit RA
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to hips and pelvis
  • Hip stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Pelvis and Thigh 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

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Pelvis and Thigh Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Pelvis and Thigh 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