Hip & Knee

 Symptoms of the Hip

• Pain at the side or the back of the hip, maybe into the buttock

• A pinching type pain at the front of the hip

• Pain on the inside of the hip and the groin

• Catching type of pain with certain movements, especially hip flexion and with rotation

• Clicking in the hip

• Discomfort or pain when sleeping

• Pain when walking or running

 Common Hip Conditions

• Femero-acetabular impingement.

• Arthritis

• Labral tears

• Adductor tendinopathy

• Adductor muscle strain

• Osteoitis pubis

• Pelvic girdle pain at the pubic symphysis

• Bursitis

 Symptoms of the Knee

• Giving way of the knee

• Pain along the joint line of the knee

• Swelling, redness or heat in the knee

• Clicking or locking of the knee

• Inability to straighten the knee

 Common Knee Conditions

• Patella femoral pain syndrome

• Bursitis

• Mensical irritation, inflammation or tears

• Osteoarthritis

• MCL, LSL, ACL or PCL ligament strain or tear

 Assessment

• We will ask you lots of questions about the hip or knee, we will also ask about the rest of your body, any past injuries or surgeries, about what you do each day, your exercise routine and your health in general.

• We will assess the hip or knee in a range of positions and use any associated special tests that will help provide an accurate diagnosis.

• We will always look at the rest of your body as well, to see if there are any areas that are contributing to your hip or knee complaint. Often these will include areas such as the foot and ankle or the low back and pelvis.

 Treatment may include:

• Articulation and mobilisation of the joint.

• Muscle release or soft tissue massage to the associated musculature of the hip and knee.

• Muscle releases or soft tissue massage to any other part of the body that is contributing to the problem

• Use of our Shockwave or Ultrasound machine for involved muscles or tendons.

• Individualised exercise program including stretches and strength training

• Dry needling

• Taping