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Hip Pain After Walking: Why It Develops

Hip Pain After Walking: Why It Develops

Hip pain after walking is a common issue that many people notice once they finish a walk or later in the day. The hip may feel fine at the start, but discomfort gradually builds with time or distance.

Sharp Hip Pain When Standing Up: Common Causes

Sharp Hip Pain When Standing Up: Common Causes

Sharp hip pain standing up is a common issue many people notice when moving from sitting to standing. The pain is often sudden, localised around the hip, and may ease after a few steps.

Outer Hip Pain At Night: What Could Be Causing It?

Outer Hip Pain At Night: What Could Be Causing It?

Outer hip pain at night is a common complaint, particularly for people who struggle to sleep comfortably on their side. This type of pain often builds gradually and can become more noticeable when the body is at rest.

Hip Pain When Lying On Your Side: Why It Happens

Hip Pain When Lying On Your Side: Why It Happens

Hip pain lying on side is a very common issue, especially in adults who notice discomfort at night or when trying to sleep. It often affects the outer part of the hip and can make it difficult to find a comfortable position.

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescents

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescents

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) refers to a fracture of the growth plate of the proximal end of the femur. This subsequently causes the ‘ball’ aspect of the bone to slightly ‘slip’ off the rest of the femur. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, SCFE is one of the most common disorders of the hip in adolescents.

Home Exercises For Trendelenburg Gait

Home Exercises For Trendelenburg Gait

Isolation And Activation Before Function A simple approach with exercises for Trendelenburg gait is to start addressing the issue with isolated strengthening exercises. This can help enable the individual to be aware of which muscles they are wanting to “engage”. Once muscle activation can be isolated in a controlled environment, knowing where and what activation… Read More >

Trochanteric Bursitis The Most Common Type Of Hip Bursitis

Trochanteric Bursitis The Most Common Type Of Hip Bursitis

What Is A Bursa? A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac, bursae function as a gliding surface in the body, there to help reduce friction between moving tissues, acting as cushions between bones and soft tissues such muscles, tendons, and skin. All the major bursae of the body are located near the large joints of… Read More >

What Is Gluteal Tendinopathy?

What Is Gluteal Tendinopathy?

Gluteal Tendinopathy Is A Common Cause Of Lateral Hip Pain Gluteal tendinopathy is a common hip tendon injury, the gluteal tendons are the tendons that attach the gluteal muscles to the hip bone on an area known as the greater trochanter. Injury to these tendons as with all tendons may occur suddenly or gradually over… Read More >