Hip & Knee Problems
At Seaview Health Group in Beaumaris, we help people from across Bayside Melbourne with hip and knee problems that may affect walking, work, exercise or sport. Whether your symptoms have developed gradually or followed an injury, an individual assessment can help identify contributing factors and guide a practical treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Understanding Hip & Knee Problems
The hips and knees work together with the pelvis, ankles and surrounding muscles to support movement and manage load. Pain or stiffness in one area can sometimes influence how you move through the rest of the lower body, which is why assessment may involve looking beyond the area where you feel your symptoms.
Hip and knee symptoms can have many different causes. They may follow a sporting injury, a change in activity or training, or develop gradually over time. Some common reasons people seek assessment include:
Hip, groin or outer hip pain and stiffness
Knee pain during walking, running, squatting or using stairs
Sports-related muscle, tendon, ligament or joint injuries
Osteoarthritis and changes in strength, mobility or function
How We Approach Hip & Knee Problems
At Seaview Health Group, treatment starts by listening to what has been happening and what you would like to get back to doing. Your practitioner can then assess your hip or knee as well as other areas that may be relevant, such as your pelvis, lower back, ankle, strength or movement patterns.
Depending on your presentation and individual needs, management may include hands-on treatment, exercise prescription, movement and strength rehabilitation, education and advice around activity in Beaumaris. The aim is to develop a realistic plan rather than simply focusing on the painful area.
Rehabilitation is often an important part of managing hip and knee problems. Your program may focus on gradually improving strength, mobility, balance, confidence and tolerance for the activities that matter to you, whether that means everyday walking, returning to work or getting back to exercise and sport.
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Hip Pain & Stiffness
Hip discomfort can be felt around the groin, front or side of the hip, buttock or upper thigh. Symptoms may become noticeable during walking, running, sitting, getting in and out of a chair, lying on one side or other everyday movements.
There are a number of possible contributors to hip pain, including joint conditions, muscle and tendon problems, previous injuries and changes in activity or loading. Rather than assuming the source from the location of your pain alone, your practitioner will consider your history, movement and physical assessment when deciding what may be relevant.
Treatment and rehabilitation can then be tailored to your presentation and goals. This may involve strategies to manage current symptoms alongside exercises designed to gradually improve strength, mobility and capacity.
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Knee Pain & Injuries
Knee problems can occur suddenly following an injury or develop more gradually with changes in activity, sport, training or everyday loading. People may notice pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced movement or difficulty with activities such as stairs, squatting, walking and running.
Because the knee relies on muscles and joints above and below it, assessment may also consider hip strength, ankle movement, balance and the way you perform relevant tasks. Where appropriate, your practitioner can also advise when further medical assessment or imaging may be warranted.
Management will depend on what is identified during your assessment. For many musculoskeletal knee problems, this may include a combination of symptom management, progressive strengthening, movement rehabilitation and a gradual return to activity.
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Treatment, Exercise & Rehabilitation
There is no single treatment program that suits every hip or knee problem. At Seaview Health Group, your practitioner will consider your symptoms, physical findings, activity levels and goals when discussing suitable treatment options.
Hands-on treatment such as soft tissue techniques or joint mobilisation may be used where appropriate, alongside tailored exercises to address areas such as strength, mobility and movement control. Other treatment options may be considered depending on your individual presentation.
Just as importantly, we aim to help you understand your condition and what you can do between appointments. A practical rehabilitation plan can give you a clearer pathway towards returning to everyday activities, exercise or sport while building the skills to manage your body over the longer term.
If hip or knee symptoms are making it harder to stay active or do the things you normally enjoy, an individual assessment can help clarify your next steps.
Our team can work with you to develop a practical treatment and rehabilitation plan based on your needs and goals.
Our Seaview Health Group Osteopaths can work with you to develop an individualised management plan to help manage hip and knee pain, improve mobility, and support your long-term joint health.
Whether your symptoms are affecting everyday movement, exercise, sport, or your ability to stay active, our Osteopaths will assess your individual presentation and provide personalised care designed around your needs and goals.