HIP & GROIN

• Gilmore’s Groin

• Snapping Hip

• Impingement

• Iliopsoas Bursitis

• Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

More information about each condition can be found below:-

Gilmore’s Groin

What is it? A chronic muscular groin pain most commonly acquired by athletes.

What is it caused by? It is caused by an overuse injury although it can occur suddenly.

What are the symptoms? Groin pain which increases when exercising and a feeling of stiffness and soreness after exercising.

How do I manage it? Core strengthening and groin strengthening exercises, hip stretches and sport specific rehabilitation.

Snapping Hip

What is it? A condition in which you feel a snapping sensation or hear a popping sound in your hip when you walk.

What is it caused by? This occurs when a muscle or tendon moves over a bony protrusion in your hip.

What are the symptoms? Tightness in the hip, swelling, weakness and difficulty moving.

How do I manage it? Rest and physical therapy to alleviate the pain caused by snapping hip.

Impingement

What is it? This occurs when the ball of the hip pinches up against the cup of the hips - damaging the surround areas.

What is it caused by? Over time, repetitive impingement leads to cartilage and labral damage.

What are the symptoms? Hip stiffness and tightness, which can lead to arthritis.

How do I manage it? Resting the affected hip, modifying your activities and gentle exercises to strengthen and stretch the hip.

Iliopsoas Bursitis

What is it? An inflammatory response in the bursa located under the iliopsoas muscle.

What is it caused by? Commonly caused by certain types of arthritis, acute trauma and overuse injury.

What are the symptoms? Pain and tenderness that radiates from the front of the hip. Increased pain with hip flexion.

How do I manage it? Stretching of the hip flexor muscles, strengthening exercises of the hip rotators and physical therapy.

Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

What is it? Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your hip and a gradual return to everyday activities.

How do I manage it? Your physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times per day during your early recovery.